A Boat Packed with Rohingya Muslims Capsized Near Bangladesh

12:24     9 October, 2017

At least 12 people have died after a boat packed with Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar capsized near Bangladesh, officials say, BBC reports.

Several people are missing after the incident in the Naf river late on Sunday. It is thought up to 100 people - including children - were on board.

A rescue operation is now under way.

 


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