Aceh, Rohingya and Indonesia

Over 100 Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh
A rickety wooden boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya Muslims landed Wednesday in Indonesia as the northernmost province of Aceh continued to receive the refugees fleeing persecution and political unr
Rohingya refugees’ boat runs aground in Indonesia’s Aceh province
More than 70 Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar have arrived at a tourist beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province. Local police chief Nova Suryandaru said a wooden boat carrying 40 men, 32 women and four children ran aground in Pereulak region in East Aceh on Wednesday after its engine broke down.
Nearly 80 Rohingya refugees disembark for relocation in Aceh
Authorities initially blocked the refugees from disembarking to prevent them from escaping and because some local residents opposed their presence in town, according to local official.
Indonesia keeps Rohingya refugees at sea, citing public holiday concerns
At least 75 Rohingya refugees arrived by boat at a tourist beach in western Indonesia on yesterday, but were stopped by authorities from disembarking,
Over 70 Rohingya Land in Indonesia's Aceh
More than 70 Rohingya came ashore in Indonesia's Aceh province, an official said on Thursday, the latest wave of Rohingyas who often faced rejection from Indonesia's regional communities. A wooden boat carrying 40 men,
Rohingya refugees blocked from landing in Aceh
The mostly Muslim Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar -- their predominantly Buddhist homeland -- and thousands risk their lives each year on long and dangerous sea journeys to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.
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Indonesia lets 76 Rohingya refugees disembark for relocation
Dozens of Rohingya refugees who arrived by boat at a tourist beach in western Indonesia have been relocated to a temporary ...
More Rohingya land in Indonesia
Authorities say dozens of Rohingya Muslims have come ashore in Indonesia, on the heels of another group earlier this month.
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Over 75 Rohingya disembark at Aceh
Dozens of Rohingya refugees who arrived by boat at a tourist beach in western Indonesia have been relocated to a temporary ...
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Rohingya Arrival Sparks Tension in Indonesia's Aceh Province
Over 70 Rohingya refugees have landed in Indonesia's Aceh province after facing initial rejection from local residents. The ...
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The shared struggles of India, Indonesia are a chance to push for human rights at home and abroad
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
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Deep divisions over Rohingya ‘refugees’
By Shamindra Ferdinando Sri Lanka must address the developing issue of Rohingya refugees cautiously. Whatever the domestic politics, or divisions within political parties represented in Parliament, ...
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Rohingya Refugees' Struggle: A Voyage to Safety
In a humanitarian crisis, over 100 Rohingya Muslims arrived in Indonesia, fleeing persecution in Myanmar. The journey, facilitated by human traffickers, was plagued by a broken boat engine. With ...