Earlier this month, on January 5, another group of 264 Rohingya refugees arrived in East Aceh after being denied entry into Malaysian waters. Reports indicate that 20 of those refugees have since escaped from the shelter, likely attempting to continue their journey to Malaysia.

Currently, 379 Rohingya refugees remain in East Aceh, out of a total of 610 who have arrived in multiple waves since early 2024. The situation continues to be a pressing concern for local authorities and humanitarian organizations. (Uki Ruknuddin)

 

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