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Around 250 Rohingya refugees are feared missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to international agencies, marking yet another tragic incident involving vulnerable migrants.

The vessel, carrying men, women, and children, is believed to have departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh, heading toward Malaysia when it encountered severe weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration described the incident as a devastating reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the Rohingya population.

According to reports, only a small number of survivors have been rescued so far, with Bangladesh coast guard teams saving nine individuals from the overturned trawler earlier this month.

The Rohingya, a persecuted minority from Myanmar, have long undertaken dangerous sea journeys in search of safety and better living conditions in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Many refugees continue to flee overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, where limited resources and uncertain futures push them to take life-threatening risks at sea.

The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for long-term solutions to the Rohingya crisis, including improved protection, resettlement opportunities, and international cooperation.

Humanitarian organizations have warned that without meaningful action, such tragedies are likely to continue, putting thousands of lives at risk.

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