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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.
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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.
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Since US aid reductions in 2025, child violations in Rohingya camps have surged, including increased child marriage, labor, and kidnapping. School closures have left thousands without education, trapping many girls in abusive marriages and children in trafficking networks. The aid cuts have deepened the humanitarian crisis.
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The ICJ in The Hague announced Belgium's intervention in South Africa's case against Israel over Gaza. The case alleges violations of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, with Israel denying the charges. Several countries have joined the proceedings, which could influence international law and policy on Gaza.
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On January 12, 2026, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on Gambia's 2019 genocide case against Myanmar, accusing its military of crimes against the Rohingya minority during a 2017 crackdown. The trial, lasting three weeks, marks the first full genocide case at the ICJ in over a decade and may influence other international genocide allegations.