US EditionAbout 250 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia sent back to sea
- Around 240 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, are stranded off the coast of Indonesia after being rejected by local residents.
- The residents are hesitant to accept the refugees due to concerns that they may run away, based on past experiences.
- Indonesia does not have the obligation or capacity to accommodate refugees according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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240 Rohingya Refugees Afloat Off Indonesia After Twice Refused by Residents
Some 240 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, are afloat off the coast of Indonesia after two attempts to land were rejected by residents. Officials said the boat most recently tried to land in Aceh Utara district, in Indonesia's Aceh province Thursday afternoon, but left a few hours later. It is the fourth boat to reach Indonesia's northernmost province since Tuesday. Three others arrived in a different district and were allowed to l…
A group of 250 Rohingya refugees who left Bangladesh three weeks ago are trying desperately to land in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, 600 refugees arrive in rotten boats within a few days. The willingness to help is reaching its limits.
More than 240 Rohingya refugees afloat off Indonesia after they are twice refused by residents
Some 240 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, are afloat off the coast of Indonesia after two attempts to land were rejected by local residents. Officials said the boat most recently tried to land in Aceh Utara district, in Indonesia's Aceh province, on Thursday afternoon, but left a few hours later.
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