Over 500 feared dead as boat capsizes off Myanmar’s coast, says UN

Summary

Two boats with 500 people aboard may have capsized off Myanmar’s coast ‌in recent days, said UN agencies, as the refugees attempted dangerous sea crossings in search of safety and better living conditions. The boats reportedly included some passengers from refugee camps in Bangladesh. The Rohingya refugee crisis began in 2017 after the Myanmar military launched a major offensive in Rakhine State, triggering a mass exodus. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...