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WorldPublished: 17 July 2026 at 14:38

Hundreds of Rohingya Feared Drowned at Sea

More than 500 Rohingya, who set off from Myanmar weeks ago in search of a better life, are feared dead after their boats sank. News of the tragedy has only recently emerged.

Foto: The New York Times

Members of the persecuted Rohingya minority from Myanmar embarked on a journey weeks ago, hoping to find a better future. Their boats sank, and reports of the disaster have only now come to light. It is feared that over 500 people have lost their lives. No further details are available at this time.

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