Al-Baraqua II
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Al-Baraqua II |
| Fate: | Sunk off Djibouti City |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Ferry |
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
- ↑ "Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy". BBC News. 2006-04-06. Archived from the original on 9 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
- ↑ "Toll rises to 113 in Djibouti disaster". Archived from the original on 11 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-04-11.
- ↑ "Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts". Retrieved 2006-04-09.
le boutre « Al-Baraka II » coule à Djibouti http://patfalc.blog.lemonde.fr/2006/04/08/2006_04_le_boutre_albar/
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