Influx of Rohingya refugees in Aceh spawns resentment from Indonesians
Indonesia's Aceh province has been a safe haven for thousands of Rohingyas for more than a decade. They undertake perilous sea journeys from Myanmar and Bangladesh to seek refuge there. But the sudden influx of boat arrivals has resulted in growing hostility from local residents. Chandni Vatvani spoke with refugees, locals and officials to find out more about their plight.
Indonesia's Aceh province has been a safe haven for thousands of Rohingyas for more than a decade. They undertake perilous sea journeys from Myanmar and Bangladesh to seek refuge there. But the sudden influx of boat arrivals has resulted in growing hostility from local residents. Chandni Vatvani spoke with refugees, locals and officials to find out more about their plight.
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