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More than 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea while headed to Malaysia; nine people were rescued and handed to authorities. UNHCR and IOM say the incident highlights the protracted Rohingya displacement and the lack of durable solutions amid Myanmar's violence in Rakhine state.
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi migrants sank in the Andaman Sea, leaving at least 250 people missing and triggering search-and-rescue efforts, underscoring the ongoing peril faced by people fleeing conflict and poverty in the region.
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants are missing after their overcrowded boat sank in the Andaman Sea, with nine rescued by the Bangladesh Coast Guard. The disaster highlights the deadly risks of irregular sea journeys connected to the Rohingya refugee crisis and the need for durable solutions and sustained international support, as authorities report boats are sometimes turned away and survivors describe harsh conditions and oil-related burns.
About 250 people are missing after a trawler carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, with preliminary estimates of around 280 aboard; the vessel left Teknaf for Malaysia and sank amid heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding. Nine people were rescued by a Bangladeshi Coast Guard vessel, and survivors described being lured by traffickers and spending days at sea after the capsize. UNHCR and IOM urged increased, sustained funding for life-saving aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and for host communities. The incident underscores the ongoing peril faced by Rohingya fleeing persecution and the protracted displacement since Myanmar’s 2017 crackdown.
Marine biologists have discovered a new species of ghost shark, Chimaera supapae, in the depths of the Andaman Sea. This ancient fish, with its large iridescent eyes and feathery fins, adds to the 53 known species of chimaeras. The discovery highlights the mysteries of the deep sea and the importance of continued exploration.
Researchers have discovered a new species of "ghost shark," named Chimaera supapae, off the coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. This ancient relative of sharks and rays was found at a depth of 14,500 feet, making it the 54th known species of chimaera in the world. The creature's rat-like body and massive, reflective eyes make it a rare and eerie find, highlighting the mysteries of the deep sea and our limited understanding of marine life.
Over 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, have arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province, while hundreds more are stranded on two unseaworthy vessels in the Andaman Sea. The latest arrivals join the more than 1,000 Rohingya refugees who landed in Aceh province last month. Although Indonesia is not a signatory to the UN Convention on Refugees, it has a history of accepting refugees. The UNHCR has called for immediate search and rescue efforts to find the stranded boats, warning of the risk of fatalities if they are not rescued soon. The Rohingya, considered one of the most persecuted minority groups, have been fleeing Myanmar since a military-led crackdown in 2017.
About 250 Rohingya refugees, fleeing persecution in Myanmar, are stranded at sea after their attempt to land in Indonesia was rejected. Two other boats carrying around 350 refugees were also prevented from landing earlier in the week. Locals in Bireuen refused to allow the third boat to land and pushed it back out to sea. When the boat tried to land again in Muara Batu, the refugees were lined up and escorted back. The refugees, including women and children, have been at sea for almost three weeks and are in desperate need of food and water.