250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 12:31 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, Deutsche Welle
A migrant boat has sunk in the Indian Ocean, leaving around 250 people missing. The United Nations attributed the sinking to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding. Reuters reports that this is one of several recent incidents involving migrant boats.
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