Surge in Rohingya Refugees as Hundreds Land in Indonesia

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Surge in Rohingya Refugees as Hundreds Land in Indonesia
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Over 300 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province after weeks of drifting at sea from Bangladesh. The refugees, including children, women, and men, spoke of running out of supplies and fearing death at sea. Tensions have risen among the locals in Aceh as the number of arrivals has grown, with residents refusing to provide funds, supplies, or shelter for the Rohingya. The UN refugee agency is working to reassure local communities and find a sustainable solution, while the Indonesian government is seeking a new site to house the refugees. Experts predict more boats could arrive in the coming months due to the worsening crisis in Myanmar.

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