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On April 6, 2006, 'al-Baraqua II,' a ferry
boat, was traveling on the water from Djibouti City to Tadjoura,
carrying passengers to a religious festival. It was moving
through the Gulf of Tadjoura when the ferry capsized shortly
after leaving Djibouti City.
The exact cause of the Djibouti Ferry Accident
is still unknown, but it was believed to be due to overcrowding.
Known deaths were at 113 a few days after the accident, but
it is believed that there were about 200 passengers onboard.
An investigation was launched into the sinking by the president
of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh. |
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