Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55pm on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Fears rise for 185 Rohingya refugees stranded in the Indian Ocean as their boat's engine fails. UNHCR warns of a desperate situation, with one already dead and others in critical condition. The refugees, fleeing Bangladesh's overcrowded camps, sought safety near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thousands attempt risky sea journeys annually, seeking refuge in Malaysia or Indonesia. UNHCR calls for timely rescue efforts, emphasizing the preventable tragedy. The plight highlights the need for regional states to deploy search and rescue capacities to avert human disasters. Over 570 reported dead or missing at sea in the region since last year.
