Over 290 Rohingya Refugees Rescued in Indonesia Amid Rising Arrivals

Two boats carrying persecuted Rohingya refugees landed in North Sumatra and Aceh, highlighting ongoing regional challenges.

• More than 150 Rohingya refugees, including many women and children, were rescued off the coast of South Aceh after being stranded at sea.
• An additional group of 146 Rohingya refugees landed in North Sumatra, with local communities providing initial aid and shelter.
• The UNHCR praised Indonesian authorities and communities for their humanitarian efforts in assisting the refugees.
• Indonesia, not a signatory to the UN refugee convention, faces growing local frustration over the increasing number of Rohingya arrivals.
• The Rohingya continue to flee persecution in Myanmar, risking dangerous sea journeys to reach safer destinations like Indonesia and Malaysia.

3 Articles