A small boat accident in the Red Sea on Saturday night caused the death of 70 Ethiopians migrants heading to the war-torn Yemen. Most of the migrants were from Ethiopia’s northern part Tigray region, according to the state broadcaster _ ETV. Reports show that 60 of the 70 causalities are from Atsbi Wenbereta area of Tigray region. Tigray Region communications office has also confirmed the death indicating that 40 of the causalities were from the region. Following the crisis in Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been engaged in humanitarian airlifts bringing home stranded Ethiopian migrants.

Source: Ethiopian News April 16, 2019 20:03 UTC