| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Al-Baraqua II |
| Fate | Sunk off Djibouti City |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ferry |
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. As of April 11, the death toll stood at 113 with many still missing.
Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh ordered an investigation into the sinking. Early reports suggest the ferry may have been overcrowded. About 200 people were believed to be on board the ferry when it capsized.
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 11 April 2006.
- "Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts". Archived from the original on 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
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