At least 25 individuals lost their lives at sea between the Comoros archipelago and Mayotte following a shipwreck on the night of November 1-2. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the vessel, carrying approximately 30 people including women and children, was deliberately sunk by traffickers. Survivors recounted the harrowing ordeal after being rescued by local fishermen. This region, a perilous migration route, has seen previous tragedies, with similar incidents resulting in deaths in recent months.