# Missing Rohingya footballer feared dead in Myanmar shipwreck with 500 others

The family of a missing Rohingya footballer fears he is among approximately 500 people believed dead in recent shipwrecks off Myanmar. The disasters highlight the desperate and perilous journeys undertaken by Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in the region.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/25/family-of-missing-rohingya-footballer-fear-he-is-among-500-believed-dead-in-myanmar-shipwrecks) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:38 GMT