Al-Baraqua II
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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 on board the ferry when it capsized.
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[edit] References
- ^ "Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy". BBC News. 2006-04-06. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4884752.stm. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
- ^ "Toll rises to 113 in Djibouti disaster". http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=80872&version=1&template_id=37&parent_id=17. Retrieved 2006-04-11.
- ^ "Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts". http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1611887.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
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