154 Rohingya Immigrants Still Accommodated In East Aceh

The photo archive - Rohingya immigrants were accommodated in an emergency tent on Kuala Parek Beach, Sungai Raya, East Aceh Regency. (ANTARA/HO-East Aceh Regency Government)

BANDA ACEH - The government of East Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, recorded as many as 154 Rohingya immigrants who landed some time ago, until now they are still accommodated at two location points in the area.

"There are two immigrant shelters, namely at the Idi Sport Center Building and in Kuala Parek, Sungai Raya District. The number of Rohingya immigrants who are still accommodated in East Aceh is 154 people," said Head of the National Unity and Political Agency of East Aceh Regency. Iskandar was quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, February 27.

The number of Rohingya immigrants at the Idi Sport Center Building now remains 17 people. The migrants who were accommodated in that place were those who were unloaded from the ship in the coastal area of Seuneubok Baroh Village, Darul Aman District, East Aceh Regency, on December 14, 2023 at around 03.45 WIB.

They previously numbered 50 people, but some of them were Bangladeshi citizens. Bangladeshi citizen immigrants have now been taken to the Langsa Immigration Office for further deportation.

"Initially there were 50 people, some of whom were Bangladeshi immigrants. Bangladeshi immigrants have been transferred to be deported to their home countries," said Iskandar.

Meanwhile, in Kuala Parek, said Iskandar, there were 137 immigrants. They occupy the emergency tent and until now it is not certain how long it will be moved.