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A boat carrying 300 Rohingya sank near Langkawi, Malaysia, leaving dozens dead and missing. Langkawi is a scenic island archipelago off NW Malaysia.

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Rohingya Boat Capsizes Near Langkawi

A boat carrying approximately 300 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar sank near Langkawi, Malaysia, with at least seven dead, 10 survivors, and hundreds missing. The vessel likely capsized in Thai waters after departing from Rakhine state, amid ongoing migrant trafficking and perilous sea journeys. Search-and-rescue efforts continue today.

Rohingya Boat Capsizes, Dozens Dead

A boat carrying Rohingya refugees sank near Thailand’s Ko Tarutao island, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 14 survivors. The vessel, believed to have been part of a larger group split from a larger boat, was en route from Myanmar. Rescue efforts continue as authorities warn of ongoing risks for migrants at sea.