More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar Reports from the United Nations agencies confirm another tragedy unfolding in the waters off Myanmar, where thousands of Rohingya refugees attempt to flee the country.
Over 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers capsized in recent days.
The route from Rakhine State to Malaysia is notorious for its treacherous conditions, with a staggering mortality rate documented by the UNHCR.