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 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 shelter after locals allowed their landing, an official said Thursday. The mostly Muslim ethnic Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar and
At least 75 Rohingya refugees sail to Indonesia
At least 75 Rohingya refugees were not allowed to disembark on a tourist beach in Western Indonesia. The refugees had arrived by boat at a tourist beach. Watch this report for more details!
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Teknaf in turmoil: a 'crossfire hotspot' turned 'kidnap haven' that targets residents, Rohingya
The coastal Upazila, once infamous for ‘crossfire’ killings, now sees a surge in abductions, with ransom demands varying from ...
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 civilians recall alleged Arakan Army abuses
The most well-known armed group taking on Myanmar’s ruling junta faces renewed accusations of rape, night raids, and murder.
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US, UN officials don’t confirm Bangladesh claim on Rohingya funding
Interim government officials say their U.S. counterparts delivered positive news despite President Donald Trump’s 90-day ...
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Eviction underway to remove new Rohingya settlements from hills
Authorities have launched an eviction operation to clear newly established Rohingya settlements from the hills due to safety ...
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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 ...
Boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya refugees arrives on beach in Indonesia
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 ...
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The Rohingya Crisis in India’s Hostile Democracy
The expression “out of the frying pan into the fire” accurately articulates the present situation of Rohingya Muslims taking refuge in India. The Rohingya are a Muslim ethnic minority group who have ...