At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
A boat carrying at least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, capsized in the Andaman Sea en route to Malaysia. The incident occurred recently, with the boat departing from Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
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AI-generatedA boat carrying at least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, capsized in the Andaman Sea en route to Malaysia. The incident occurred recently, with the boat departing from Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. According to the UN refugee and migration agencies, overcrowding and rough seas caused the vessel to sink. As of Wednesday, nine people, three Rohingya and six Bangladeshis, were rescued by a Bangladesh flag carrier after being found floating at sea on April 9th. The fate of the remaining passengers and any ongoing search efforts remain unclear.
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4 extractedNine people, including three Rohingya and six Bangladeshis, were rescued on April 9.
The boat was traveling to Malaysia from Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
At least 250 people are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea.
Overcrowding, strong winds and rough seas caused the vessel to lose control and sink.