Students found dead after ferry sinks
Three students have been found dead and four others are still missing after a ferry sank in a creek in Arakan State’s Ponnakyun township yesterday.
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Passengers safe as Arakan ferry beached
A ferry operated by the same company as one that sank last year, killing at least 62 people, ran ashore in Arakan State on Monday.
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Govt report blames drunk captain, crew, port authorities for Arakan ferry disaster
An investigation commission formed by the Arakan State government alleges “serious negligence” on the part of the ship’s crew and port authorities.
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Arakan ferry disaster: over 50 dead, hopes fade of finding survivors
The Aung Takon 3 sank late on Friday after leaving the coastal town of Kyaukphyu on its way to Sittwe in western Arakan State.
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Arakan ferry death toll set to rise: MP
The latest state media report said at least 34 people drowned when the “Aung Takon 3” sank late on Friday while en route from Kyaukphyu to Sittwe.
