At least 25 individuals, including several children, lost their lives in a heartbreaking incident near the Comoros Islands. The local office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed that the boat carrying around 30 people was intentionally capsized by traffickers.
The UN body expressed deep sorrow over the tragic event that occurred between Anjouan and Mayotte on Friday night. Among the passengers were seven women and four children. Fortunately, five survivors were rescued by fishermen the following morning.