Rohingya Boat Sinking: 21 Dead, 13 Survivors

On November eleventh, a tragic boat incident near the Malaysian-Thai border resulted in the sinking of a vessel carrying Rohingya Muslims, leaving at least twenty-one dead and dozens missing. Thirteen survivors have been rescued, while bodies have been found in both Malaysian and Thai waters. This incident is part of a larger crisis, as hundreds of Rohingya embark on risky journeys to escape persecution in Myanmar, with over five thousand one hundred leaving by boat this year, and nearly six hundred reported dead or missing. The crisis has been a source of frustration for ASEAN, with Malaysia and Indonesia criticizing Myanmars treatment of the minority. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.