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Al-Baraqua II

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History
NameAl-Baraqua II
FateSunk off Djibouti City
General characteristics
TypeFerry
Location of Djibouti.
Location of Djibouti City, Djibouti

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.[1] As of April 11, the death toll stood at 113 with many still missing.[2]

Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh 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.

References

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  1. ^ "Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy". BBC News. 2006-04-06. Archived from the original on 9 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-04-09.
  2. ^ "Toll rises to 113 in Djibouti disaster". Archived from the original on 11 April 2006. Retrieved 11 April 2006.
  3. ^ "Djibouti boat accident death toll mounts". Archived from the original on 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2006-04-09.

le boutre « Al-Baraka II » coule à Djibouti http://patfalc.blog.lemonde.fr/2006/04/08/2006_04_le_boutre_albar/