Al-Baraqua II

Location of Djibouti.
Location of Djibouti City, Djibouti

The al-Baraqua II was a ferry which 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 ordered an investigation into the sinking. Early reports suggest the ferry may have been overcrowded.[3] About 200 people were believed to be on board the ferry when it capsized.

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References

  1. ↑ "Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy". BBC News. 2006-04-06. Archived from the original on 9 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
  2. ↑ "Toll rises to 113 in Djibouti disaster". Archived from the original on 11 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-04-11.
  3. ↑ "Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts". Retrieved 2006-04-09.

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