Rohingya Wave: Refugees Find New Shores in Indonesia

The arrival of 146 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia's North Sumatra marks the second wave in a week. Authorities reported that the refugees are in good condition after making it ashore. The UN had to intervene in a similar situation in Aceh province, where the humanitarian crisis persists.

The humanitarian crisis involving the Rohingya people reached Indonesia's North Sumatra province when a boat carrying 146 refugees arrived on Thursday. Among them were 64 men, 62 women, and 20 children. This marks the second wave of Rohingya arrivals in a week, officials confirmed.

According to Raphael Sandhy Cahya Priambodo, head of the regional police, the asylum seekers swam from their boat to reach land and are now housed temporarily in a local administration office. Priambodo assured that all of the refugees are in good condition.

Earlier, another group of Rohingya had been stranded off Indonesia's Aceh coast since October 17 until the UN refugee agency intervened. The persistent influx has reportedly caused frustration among local communities, resulting in increased rejection of new arrivals.

(With inputs from agencies.)