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Rohingya refugee deaths at sea surge as international aid collapses, pushing thousands into life-threatening ocean crossings

Rohingya refugee deaths at sea surge as international aid collapses, pushing thousands into life-threatening ocean crossings

Hundreds of Rohingya refugees are dying during sea voyages to Indonesia and Malaysia, yet departure numbers continue to climb—a direct result of shrinking international humanitarian funding that leaves camps unable to provide basic food and shelter.

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