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international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Surge in Rohingya Refugees as Hundreds Land in Indonesia

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.

via Al Jazeera English|

#aceh-province #humanitarian-crisis #indonesia

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Surge of Rohingya Refugees Lands in Indonesia, Sparking Tensions

Around 400 Rohingya refugees arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province, adding to the recent surge of Myanmar's persecuted Muslim minority seeking refuge in the country. Prior to this, 1,200 Rohingya had already landed in Indonesia since November. Indonesian President Joko Widodo suspects human trafficking is behind the increase in boat arrivals and has pledged to work with international organizations to address the issue. While Indonesia is not a signatory to the UN Convention on Refugees, it has a history of accepting refugees. However, the recent influx has sparked backlash on social media and some resistance in Aceh. Rohingya have been leaving Myanmar due to persecution and lack of citizenship, often embarking on dangerous journeys to neighboring countries.

via Reuters|

#aceh-province #human-trafficking #indonesia

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Rohingya Refugees Seek Safety in Indonesia Amid Myanmar Conflict

Over 200 ethnic Rohingya, mostly women and children, arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province, bringing the total number of Rohingya arrivals to over 1,000 for the week. The Rohingya, fleeing persecution in Myanmar, often embark on dangerous journeys by boat to seek safety in neighboring countries. The recent influx of Rohingya in Aceh has no specific reason, but they are driven by the desire for a safer life. While Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has stated that it cannot accommodate refugees, rights groups are calling for authorities to provide assistance and engage with neighboring countries to address the Rohingya crisis.

via Reuters|

#aceh-province #human-rights #indonesia