August 10, 2023 7:57 PM

At least 17 people dead after Rohingya boat capsizes on its way from Myanmar to Malaysia

At least 17 people died after a Rohingya boat capsized while it was on its way from Myanmar to Malaysia. The rescue teams found their bodies on Myanmar's shores after the incident. Reportedly, 33 people are still missing. The incident took place near Rakhine state's capital city Sittwe.   A spokesperson for the Shwe Yaung Matta Foundation rescue group said that out of 17 people, ten were women and seven men, adding that, all the victims were Rohingya Muslims.   An officia...