Two Rohingya Boats Depart Rakhine State in Late June

Rohingya refugees reportedly left Myanmar’s Rakhine State on two boats in late June, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The vessels, carrying a majority of Rohingya passengers, departed from the coastal region as part of a broader pattern of maritime movements by displaced communities seeking safer routes to neighboring countries.

Both agencies confirmed the departures and noted that the refugees were traveling in small, overcrowded boats that pose significant safety risks. The incident follows a series of similar crossings in the past year, amid continued insecurity and limited legal avenues for Rohingya people to leave Myanmar. The IOM and UNHCR have urged authorities to enhance monitoring of maritime routes and to ensure that refugees receive necessary assistance and protection during transit.