The overturn of the immigrant boat on the Yemeni coast left 2 dead and 2 missing

According to Abdul Qader Bajmam, director of the Abin Provincial Health Office, rescue teams have found two bodies along the southern province's coastline, while four survivors were pulled out of the water early in the morning.

The survivors were immediately taken to Shagrah Public Hospital for emergency treatment. The medical staff reports that some survivors are still in critical condition due to prolonged exposure to seawater and excessive fatigue.

The tragedy occurred when a smuggling boat carrying an Ethiopian immigrant was overturned at about 4pm local time due to adverse weather conditions and severe winds in the waters of Abin province.

Abin security officials have confirmed that all victims and survivors of Ethiopian nationality are part of the continuous movement of African immigrants trying to reach Yemen and subsequently search for better economic opportunities to the Persian Gulf.

Scattered bodies have been discovered in various coastal areas that have led officials to expand their search operations and deploy more rescue teams.

The incident highlights the constant dangers of African immigrants who, despite prolonged conflict and severe human crisis in Yemen, are still at risk of crossing dangerous seas.

Yemeni local security officials have called for international intervention to address the root causes of irregular migration and strengthening maritime safety measures in Yemen's territorial waters.