The Plight of Rohingya Refugees in Western Indonesia | a Short Review
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The Plight of Rohingya Refugees in Western Indonesia | a Short Review The Plight of Rohingya Refugees in Western Indonesia | a Short Review Introduction : Rohingya Refugees' Indonesia Struggle : Nearly 250 Rohingya refugees faced distressing circumstances when their overcrowded wooden boat was turned away from western Indonesia, forcing them back to the perilous sea. Persecuted Minority at Sea : The group, hailing from the persecuted Rohingya minority in Myanmar, arrived off the coast of Aceh province. However, locals, fueled by anger, prevented the boat from landing, leading to a dire situation for the refugees. Struggles on Land and Sea : Some refugees resorted to swimming ashore, collapsing from exhaustion on the beach. Despite this, they were once again forced back onto the boat, which eventually landed in North Aceh. However, locals persistently rejected their presence, compelling the refugees back to sea. Desperate Journey and Human Trafficking Concerns : The vessel, rep