At Least 17 Migrants Die in Boat Accident Off Comoros Coast
Summary
At least 17 migrants died in a boat accident off the coast of Comoros; 30 survivors have been rescued and taken to hospital as search operations continue.
Key Points
- At least 17 migrants died in a boat accident off the coast of Comoros.
- Only 30 out of 51 migrants were rescued alive from the boat accident.
- Eight bodies were recovered on Wednesday night, and nine bodies on Thursday morning.
- The survivors are believed to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo and were heading to Mayotte.
