Indonesian Authorities Initiate Sea Patrols to Prevent Rohingya Arrivals

This comes after more than 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrived in Indonesia’s territory by boat.
Indonesian Authorities Initiate Sea Patrols to Prevent Rohingya Arrivals
A boat carries Rohingya people stranded at sea near Indonesia on Dec. 27, 2021. Aditya Setiawan/Reuters
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Indonesian authorities have imposed 24-hour maritime patrols along the shores of its northernmost province of Aceh to prevent Rohingya refugees from reaching the country, according to multiple reports.

The country has increased maritime surveillance near Aceh after more than 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrived by boat the previous week. The United Nations said the refugees entered Aceh in overcrowded boats.

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