Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
The United Nations refugee agency reported nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead or missing in Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea during 2025, the deadliest year on record for maritime movements in South and Southeast Asia. Thousands continue dangerous journeys in 2026 seeking Malaysia or Indonesia, fleeing Myanmar persecution and limited camp opportunities in Bangladesh.
Key Entities
Rohingya refugeesUNHCRBay of BengalAndaman SeaMyanmarBangladeshMalaysiaIndonesiaCox's BazarBabar Baloch