Malaysia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees, more perilous sea journeys expected

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia has intercepted a boat carrying 56 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar off its northern island of Langkawi, authorities said on Tuesday, with rights groups expecting further perilous journeys by sea after last year's surge in violence in Myanmar.

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