UNHCR Reports Record Rohingya Refugee Deaths at Sea

The UNHCR has reported a record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, with nearly 900 fatalities. This grim statistic highlights the perilous journeys undertaken by those fleeing persecution.

17 Apr, 05:59 — 17 Apr, 15:50

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Why this matters

This story highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis faced by the Rohingya people, who are often stateless and persecuted, forcing them to undertake perilous journeys. The record death toll underscores the urgent need for international action to address the root causes of their displacement and ensure safer pathways for those seeking refuge.

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The UNHCR reported a record number of Rohingya refugee deaths at sea last year (2025)
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees are reported dead or missing in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal
The past year was the deadliest on record for Rohingya fleeing by sea

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Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees died or went missing at sea in 2025

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The UNHCR reported these record deaths

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The UNHCR's characterization of the situation as an 'unmarked graveyard for thousands of desperate Rohingya refugees'

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual129d ago

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

The UN refugee agency has warned of an 'unmarked graveyard for thousands of desperate Rohingya refugees' in South Asia

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express-tribuneMostly Factual130d ago

Rohingya sea crossings hit record death toll in 2025, UNHCR says

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal

By Reuters

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Rohingya sea crossings hit record death toll in 2025, UNHCR says

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aftonbladet17 Apr, 10:10

Dystert rekord: Nära 900 rohingyer döda på havet

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Al Jazeera17 Apr, 15:50Latest update

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UNHCR Reports Record Rohingya Refugee Deaths at Sea

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Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

Rohingya sea crossings hit record death toll in 2025, UNHCR says

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Rohingya sea crossings hit record death toll in 2025, UNHCR says

Dystert rekord: Nära 900 rohingyer döda på havet

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

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