Malaysia turns away 800 boat people; Thailand spots 3rd boat

Friday, May 15, 2015

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Rohingya and Bangladeshis abandoned at sea following a crackdown on human traffickers had nowhere to go Thursday after Malaysia turned away two wooden boats crammed with hundreds of hungry people. Thailand, too, made it clear the migrants were not wanted.

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