Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
Approximately 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding, according to the UN. Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued nine people on April 9, including alleged traffickers. One survivor reported 25 to 30 deaths from suffocation. Rohingya flee Myanmar persecution annually seeking refuge, often risking dangerous sea journeys to reach Malaysia.
Key Entities
Rohingya refugeesAndaman SeaUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Bangladesh Coast GuardMyanmarMalaysiaRafiqul IslamHuman traffickers