Migrant Boat Sinks in Indian Ocean; 250 Missing
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 03:52 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
The United Nations reports that a migrant boat has sunk in the Indian Ocean due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, with 250 people missing. No difference in sources.
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