500 Rohingya feared dead after two boats capsize in Bay of Bengal
Two boats carrying Rohingya refugees sank in the Bay of Bengal, with at least 500 people feared dead. The vessels had set off from Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps in Bangladesh. The disasters occurred during the monsoon season, a period when such sea crossings are especially hazardous. Rohingya people frequently attempt these dangerous journeys fleeing persecution and dire conditions. Aid organizations and observers are calling on the international community to strengthen support for the Rohingya refugee population.
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