Andaman Sea tragedy

Andaman Sea (Gurpreet Singh): More than 250 people, comprising Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are feared missing after their trawler capsized in the Andaman Sea while attempting a perilous journey to Malaysia. The tragedy, highlighting the desperate measures taken by displaced populations, was detailed in a joint statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. According to the agencies, the vessel was overcome by the triple threat of severe overcrowding, high-velocity winds, and turbulent sea conditions. While the exact time of the sinking remains a subject of…