250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 03:52 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
A migrant boat has sunk in the Indian Ocean with over 250 people on board, according to the United Nations. BBC reports that heavy winds and rough seas are believed to be the cause of the sinking.
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