"Approximately 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, reportedly due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding."
"One of the survivors, Rafiqul Islam, stated that he was lured onto the boat by traffickers who promised him a job in Malaysia, and many died from suffocation and overcrowding."
"The UNHCR indicated that this incident reflects the dire consequences of protracted displacement and the absence of durable solutions for the Rohingya."
About 250 people, including children, are feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea. The United Nations reported that the boat sank due to heavy winds and overcrowding. The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued nine individuals, including one woman, from the sea. Survivors reported being lured by traffickers with false job promises. The UNHCR stated that this incident highlights the severe consequences of ongoing displacement and the lack of solutions for the Rohingya community.
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