Comoros Migrant Tragedy: Five Survivors Rescued, 25 Feared Dead

Migrant Tragedy Strikes Comoros

“IOM Comoros is saddened to hear about the deaths of at least 25 people after their boat was deliberately...”

Tragedy strikes off Comoros Islands: At least 25 people killed after traffickers deliberately capsize boat carrying migrants, with only five survivors rescued.

Tragedy struck off the Comoros Islands on Friday, November 1, when traffickers deliberately sank a boat carrying migrants, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations' migration agency, reported this devastating incident on Monday, November 4.

“IOM Comoros is saddened to hear about the deaths of at least 25 people after their boat was deliberately capsized by traffickers off Comoros Islands, between Anjouan and Mayotte on Friday night,” the IOM stated. This heartbreaking event marks the third such incident in just three months, highlighting the urgent need for action against human trafficking.

According to survivors, the boat carried around 30 people from different nationalities, including seven women, four minors (two children aged six and two), and two infants. The deliberate capsizing of the boat by traffickers is a horrific act that has left many families bereaved and communities shaken.

This tragic event underscores the dangers faced by migrants and the need for international cooperation to combat human trafficking.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that this incident is not an isolated one. Earlier in September, a boat with 12 people on board, traveling from Anjouan, was unable to reach Mayotte. Sadly, a similar incident occurred in August, resulting in the deaths of eight people.

The IOM also highlighted the alarming number of fatalities that have occurred on this route since 2011, with thousands of people losing their lives while attempting to reach Mayotte. This underscores the urgent need for increased safety measures and support for those undertaking these perilous journeys.