East Aceh's Birem Bayeun

Rohingya Refugees Rescued From Sinking Boat As Indonesia Faces Surge In Sea Arrivals

More than 110 Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, arrived safely in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Saturday after their boat encountered difficulties and almost sank, officials reported. The refugees were rescued by local fishermen in East Aceh's Birem Bayeun district. The Rohingya, originally from Myanmar and recognized as the world’s...