250 missing after migrant boat sinks
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 03:52 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
A migrant boat sank in the Indian Ocean due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding, leaving at least 250 people missing. The United Nations confirmed the incident.
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