Tragedy struck off the coast of Yemen as a migrant vessel sank, resulting in the confirmed deaths of at least 27 people. Security sources in Abyan province reported that approximately 150 individuals were aboard the ship. Search operations are currently underway to locate the over 100 migrants who remain missing following the devastating incident.
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