Eight Bodies Recovered from Migrant Boat off Comoros Coast

Authorities in Comoros recovered eight bodies from a migrant boat near Mitsamiouli on March 18. The vessel was believed to be carrying African migrants bound for Mayotte. Residents alerted officials after hearing cries for help. Interior Minister Mohamed Ahamada confirmed eight fatalities, while a local hospital director warned the death toll could rise to 17 based on survivor accounts. Survivors, thought to be from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said around 50 people were aboard. Search and rescue efforts by the Comoros civil security directorate remain ongoing. This tragedy highlights the dangers migrants face crossing to Mayotte, a French territory offering welfare access. The route has claimed thousands of lives over the years, including at least 25 in 2024 alone.

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