The number of Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh since violence broke out in Myanmar's Rakhine state on August 25 has exceeded half a million, the United Nations said Thursday.
The new figure of 501,800 -- up from around 480,000 -- was due mainly to the counting of refugees not previously included in the tally rather than a dramatic increase in arrivals.
GMT 08:10 2017 Monday ,09 October
Coast guard officials said the boat was overloaded with about 100 peopleGMT 08:06 2017 Monday ,09 October
At least 12 dead, scores missing in Rohingya capsizeGMT 07:31 2017 Monday ,09 October
A boat capsized packed with Rohingya refugees fleeing violenceGMT 07:28 2017 Monday ,09 October
Two dead, scores missing as boat packed with Rohingya sinksGMT 06:06 2017 Monday ,09 October
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