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Enver Solomon, chief executive at the Refugee Council, described the government's plans as "harsh and unnecessary", and said they "won't deter people who have been persecuted, tortured or seen family members killed in brutal wars".

How could it be otherwise in a people said to be chosen by God yet throughout history persecuted more than any other?

Officials said the vessel was carrying some 70 undocumented migrants, mostly from Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya community.

Officials said the boat was carrying about 70 migrants, many believed to be from Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya community trying to reach Malaysia, when it capsized near Thailand's Tarutao island four days ago.

The body recovered was believed to be that of a woman from Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority.