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flag At least 18 migrants, mostly from DRC, died in Indian Ocean crossing to Mayotte on March 19, 2026.

flag At least 18 African migrants, mostly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, died in the Indian Ocean near Mitsamiouli, Comoros, on March 19, 2026, while attempting to reach Mayotte, a French territory. flag Survivors said they endured a harrowing journey with no food or water. flag The boat, believed to carry about 50 people, likely capsized or encountered difficulties. flag Comoros authorities confirmed the deaths and continued search efforts, with Mayotte remaining a major destination due to its access to French social services despite the dangers. flag The incident adds to a growing toll along this migration route, with the UN reporting hundreds of deaths in recent years.

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