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More than 500 feared dead after boats sink off Myanmar coast, UN says

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  1. More than 500 people feared dead after two boats capsized off Myanmar coast.

  2. UN agencies reported the incident on Thursday.

  3. Boats carried refugees fleeing war-torn Myanmar seeking safety.

  4. The incident highlights ongoing perilous maritime journeys by refugees.

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