More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy

Officials reported on Thursday that more than 500 people are feared dead after two boats capsized off the coast of Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal. The vessels were reportedly carrying members of the persecuted Rohingya minority. There is growing concern for the passengers following the double shipwreck tragedy that occurred in recent days, as authorities and observers monitor the situation regarding the high number of individuals believed to have been aboard the sinking boats.