More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

UN agencies, including the International Organization for Migration and the UN refugee agency, report that more than 500 people are feared dead. The tragedy occurred after two boats carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority capsized in the Bay of Bengal. Officials are currently investigating reports of the incident, which took place off the coast of Myanmar. The UN Refugee agency confirmed the reports on Thursday regarding the loss of these individuals at sea.