Al-Baraqua II

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NameAl-Baraqua II
FateSunk off Djibouti City
General characteristics
TypeFerry
Location of Djibouti. LocationDjibouti.png
Location of Djibouti.
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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] [2] As of April 11, the death toll stood at 113 with many still missing. [3]

Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh ordered an investigation into the sinking. Early reports suggest the ferry may have been overcrowded. [4] About 200 people were believed to be on board the ferry when it capsized.

References

  1. ↑ "Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy". BBC News. 2006-04-06. Archived from the original on 9 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
  2. ↑ "69 Killed as Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti". Los Angeles Times. 2006-04-07. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  3. ↑ "Toll rises to 113 in Djibouti disaster". Archived from the original on 11 April 2006. Retrieved 11 April 2006.
  4. ↑ "Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts". Archived from the original on 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2006-04-09.

11°36′N43°08′E / 11.600°N 43.133°E / 11.600; 43.133

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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