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Sri Lanka's navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees found adrift aboard a fishing trawler

Sri Lanka's navy has rescued more than 100 people believed to be Rohingya refugees found adrift aboard a fishing trawler.
The refugees included 25 children and 30 women, spotted by fishermen off Sri Lanka's northern coast.
The navy has not confirmed the refugees' identities due to communication difficulties but believes they are from Myanmar.
The navy escorted the rescued group to a naval base for further assistance.

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Sri Lanka Navy rescues boat of 100 Rohingya refugees

Sri Lanka's navy said Friday it had rescued 102 Rohingya refugees from war-torn Myanmar adrift in a fishing trawler off the Indian Ocean island nation, bringing them safely to port. The group, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka's eastern port of Trincomalee, a navy spokesman said, adding that food and water had been provided. "Medical checks have to be done before they are allowed to disembark," the spokesman said.

2 months ago·Noida, India

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South China Morning Post

Sri Lanka rescues 102 refugees adrift on fishing boat

Fishermen spotted the group, believed to be Rohingya refugees from Myanmar and including 25 children, off Sri Lanka’s northern coast.

2 months ago·Hong Kong

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DNyuz

Sri Lanka’s navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees found adrift aboard a fishing trawler

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s navy rescued more than 100 people believed to be Rohingya refugees who were found adrift aboard a fishing trawler off the island nation, a navy spokesman said Friday. Navy spokesman Gayan Wickramasuriya said fishermen had spotted the refugees, including 25 children and 30 women, off Sri Lanka’s northern coast on Thursday. Navy vessels then escorted the trawler to naval base on Sri Lanka’s east coast where they we…

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Sri Lanka's navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees found adrift aboard a fishing trawler - Seymour Tribune

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s navy rescued more than 100 people believed to be Rohingya refugees who were found adrift aboard a fishing trawler off the island nation, a navy spokesman said Friday. Navy spokesman Gayan Wickramasuriya said fishermen had spotted the refugees, including 25 children and 30 women, off Sri Lanka’s northern […]

2 months ago·United States

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