The crew of the boat were reportedly seen throwing some items overboard into the sea, causing more suspicion.
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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.
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17 drown when boat capsizes in Kyaukphyu
Villagers from Sinboat village-tract were on their way back from collecting wood in a mangrove forest when their overloaded boat tipped over and capsized in a creek.
Burmese navy captures Taiwanese fishing boats
Nov 24, 2009 (DVB), Scores of fishermen on board four Taiwanese boats captured by the Burmese navy last week are reportedly being held in Rangoon's notorious Insein prison, with Taiwanese…
Sri Lanka rescues 71 Burmese and Bangladeshi nationals
Mar 4, 2008 (AP), The Sri Lankan navy said it rescued 71 Burmese and Bangladeshi citizens on board a vessel found drifting in the Indian Ocean on Monday after its…