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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