About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
A boat carrying Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, leaving about 250 people missing, according to United Nations refugee and migration agencies.The vessel had departed from Bangladesh and was headed for Malaysia when it reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding.The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued nine survivors from the boat on 9 April.The missing include men, women, and children, highlighting the vulnerability of those undertaking dangerous sea journeys.One survivor, Rafiqul Islam, described floating for nearly 36 hours before being rescued and suffering burns from spilled oil.He said the promise of employment in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 02:33 LONDON
Indonesian activists file complaint against Myanmar's president Min Aung Hlaing for alleged international crimes
In a significant legal move, Indonesian activists have filed a complaint targeting Myanmar's newly elected president, Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged international crimes. This action comes in the wake of legal changes in Indonesia that allow for such international cases to be heard in domestic courts. The complaint was submitted just days after Hlaing's election by Myanmar's military-dominated parliament on April 3. The legal documents are notable for naming Yasmin Ullah, a Rohingya survivor, as one of the main complainants, along with ten prominent figures from Indonesia’s human rights community, including former attorney general Marzuki Darusman. The case seeks to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 11:25 LONDON
