Coverage dated August 9, 2023

17 dead after Rohingya boat from Myanmar capsizes on the way to Malaysia

Headline from Local News 8

By Su Chay, Heather Chen and Mihir Melwani, CNN (CNN) — Rescue teams have found at least 17 bodies on Myanmar’s shores after a Rohingya boat capsized while on its way to Malaysia on Monday, officials told CNN. Among the dead were 10 women and seven men – all of whom were Rohingya Muslims, said

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  1. Local News 8

    17 dead after Rohingya boat from Myanmar capsizes on the way to Malaysia (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Su Chay, Heather Chen and Mihir Melwani, CNN (CNN) — Rescue teams have found at least 17 bodies on Myanmar’s shores after a Rohingya boat capsized while on its way to Malaysia on Monday, officials told CNN. Among the dead were 10 women and seven men – all of whom were Rohingya Muslims, said

  2. The Guardian

    At least 17 people dead after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes off coast of Myanmar (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Search for survivors continues in latest tragedy as persecuted Muslims make perilous sea journeys in search of better lives

  3. Seattle Times

    Boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsizes in the Bay of Bengal, killing at least 17 (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    A rescue official says a boat carrying minority Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has capsized in the Bay of Bengal, leaving at least 17 people dead and about 30 missing.

  4. Fox News

    Boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsizes in Bay of Bengal (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A boat carrying Rohingya minority migrants from Burma capsized in the Bay of Bengal, resulting in the loss of at least 17 lives and leaving approximately 30 individuals missing.

  5. UPI

    17 bodies found, 33 missing after Rohingya boat overturns near Myanmar (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A nonprofit rescue team recovered 17 bodies while 33 remain missing after a boat carrying Rohingya Muslims capsized near Myanmar while sailing to Malaysia, Myanmar on Monday, officials said on Thursday.

  6. Voice of America

    Boat Carrying Rohingya Migrants Capsizes in Bay of Bengal, Killing at Least 17 (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Boat was headed for Malaysia; cause of the capsizing is unknown

  7. Al Jazeera

    At least 17 dead as boat carrying Rohingya refugees sinks in Bay of Bengal (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Eight people were rescued and 30 remain missing from the boat, which was headed for Malaysia.

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