A migrant boat capsized off the Yemeni coast. At least 49 lives lost, with 140 individuals unaccounted for. The vessel carried over 200 migrants en route to Gulf countries.
Rescue Efforts:
- Yemeni coast guard and international organizations engaged in rescue operations.
- Challenges posed by the vast number of missing persons and complex maritime terrain.
Implications:
- Highlights dangers faced by migrants on sea journeys.
- Emphasizes the need for comprehensive international efforts.
- Urges addressing root causes of irregular migration and enhancing search and rescue capabilities.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- How many lives were lost in the capsizing incident off the Yemeni coast?
- A) 49
- B) 140
- C) 200
- D) 250
- Answer: A) 49
- What was the destination of the migrant boat that capsized?
- A) Yemen
- B) Gulf countries
- C) European countries
- D) African countries
- Answer: B) Gulf countries
- Who is involved in the rescue operations following the capsizing incident?
- A) Yemeni military
- B) International humanitarian organizations
- C) Local fishermen
- D) All of the above
- Answer: D) All of the above
- What does the incident underscore the need for?
- A) More stringent immigration policies
- B) Enhanced border security
- C) Comprehensive international efforts
- D) Restrictive maritime laws
- Answer: C) Comprehensive international efforts
- Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for migrants undertaking sea journeys?
- A) Conflict
- B) Poverty
- C) Climate change
- D) Persecution
- Answer: C) Climate change