Nkechi Mbono
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Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
Currently, we do know that more than 180 people have been missing and the boats actually capsized Thursday night, according to the IOM, which is the UN's migration body. The UN did not give any information on the identity of the people on the boats, but we do know that the route is often used by Ethiopians and Eritreans and Kenyans as well, who are looking for work in countries in the Gulf.
Global News Podcast
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
And so it's a very common migrant route in East Africa.
Global News Podcast
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
It's one of the world's most dangerous migrant routes, actually, according to the IOM. In 2024, just last year, more than 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen. And we also saw the IOM reporting that 20 Ethiopians were killed when their boat capsized off Yemen just this year in January. The IOM also says about 558 people died along the route in 2024.
Global News Podcast
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
So it's a very common migrant route, but it's very dangerous as well.
Global News Podcast
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
At this point, it's difficult to say, but the IOM has always pointed that because of the many issues of unemployment and political instability in many parts of Africa, a lot of young people, including women, are looking for ways to escape. to Europe and the Gulf, looking for opportunities, looking for employment and a better quality of life.
Global News Podcast
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
And so, yes, over time, we have seen the numbers increase, but it's difficult to peg it at this time.