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Myanmar rescues two migrant boats at Bangladesh border
Myanmar's Information Ministry said on its Facebook page that the boats were found in Bangladeshi waters
It was Myanmar's first such rescue. It has faced strong criticism for not doing enough to aid those stranded at sea and stem the migrant crisis.
Most stranded migrants are Rohingya fleeing persecution in Myanmar; others are economic migrants from Bangladesh.
More than 3,000 have landed in neighbouring Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, which have offered aid.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, said these migrants were rescued on Friday morning.
Most stranded migrants are Rohingya fleeing persecution in Myanmar; others are economic migrants from Bangladesh.
More than 3,000 have landed in neighbouring Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, which have offered aid.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, said these migrants were rescued on Friday morning.
The Facebook posts referred to the migrants as 'Bengalis' - Myanmar's term for Rohingya Muslims
Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to stop towing boats out to sea and will provide temporary shelter to those who have landed.
Thailand only said it would stop rejecting boats.
Full article: http://world.einnews.com/article/266819079/11fhvs9IxiSuSE-B
