Tragedy Strikes as Rohingya Boat Capsizes, Leaving 17 Dead

At least 17 Rohingya Muslims, including 10 women and seven men, died after their boat capsized while en route to Malaysia from Myanmar. Eight survivors were found, while 33 people are still missing. The Rohingya, an ethnic Muslim minority group in Myanmar, have faced decades of violence and persecution, prompting a mass exodus in 2017. Desperate to escape overcrowded refugee camps, Rohingya refugees take risky journeys at sea, often facing challenges and dangers. Watch groups have criticized the lack of swift action and assistance for Rohingya refugees during such perilous voyages.