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
