Al-Baraqua II

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Location of Djibouti.
Location of Djibouti.
Location of Djibouti City, Djibouti
Location of Djibouti City, Djibouti

The al-Baraqua II capsized on April 6, 2006, in the Gulf of Tadjoura off the coast of Djibouti's capital of Djibouti City. The ferry was carrying passengers from the capital to a religious festival in Tadjoura when the accident occurred, shortly after departure.[1] As of April 11, the death toll stood at 113 with many still missing.[2]

Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh has ordered an investigation into the sinking. Early reports suggest the ferry may have been overcrowded.[3] About 200 people were believed to be onboard the ferry when it capsized.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy. Retrieved on 2006-04-09.
  2. ^ Toll rises to 113 in Djibouti disaster. Retrieved on 2006-04-11.
  3. ^ Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts. Retrieved on 2006-04-09.
 This Djibouti-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.