250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 03:52 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
The trawler sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, according to the United Nations. BBC World News reports that 238 Iranian sailors were repatriated earlier today, but it is unclear if this incident is related.
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