Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

Indonesia Earmarks Rp 2.3 Billion for Rohingya Refugees

Translator

Editor

25 May 2015 19:20 WIB

Hundreds of Rohingya migrants having lunch inside a shelter in Lhoksukon, Aceh on May 11, 2015. Some 500 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and Bangladesh were rescued in Aceh on May 10, 2015 after being drifted on boats in North Aceh`s waters. REUTERS

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has earmarked Rp 2.3 billion (around US$176,923) for Rohingya refugees in Aceh to provide basic necessities, such as blankets, clothes and tents, Social Affairs Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa, said at the Vice Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Monday, May 25, 2015.

According to Khofifah, the assistance fund will be taken from the social disaster relief fund. Khofifah added that the Social Affairs Ministry has prepared tents in several areas, such as East Aceh, North Aceh, Langsa and Tamiang.

Khofifah explained that the fund would be utilized only to help Rohingya refugees. Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi immigrants would be sent home since they are categorized into economic migrant. Khofifah said that Indonesia has coordinated with international refugee agencies, such as IOM to handle the repatriation of Bangladeshi immigrants.

The Bangladeshi refugees are scheduled to be repatriated from Medan within the next three days. All tickets for refugees have been paid by the IOM.

Khofifah promised that the repatriation of Bangladeshi refugees would be on time since her ministry had the experience to repatriate refugees from Benjina. However, the repatriation would entirely depends on the Bangladeshi government to complete the required documents.

FAIZ NASHRILLAH



UNHCR and IOM Respond to Rohingya Refugee Tragedy off Aceh Coast

7 hari lalu

UNHCR and IOM Respond to Rohingya Refugee Tragedy off Aceh Coast

UNHCR, IOM mobilized support in response to the tragedy when a vessel transporting 151 Rohingya refugees overturned in Aceh, leading to fatalities.


Rohingya Refugees Camp in Bangladesh Caught Fire; Thousands Left Homeless

8 Januari 2024

Rohingya Refugees Camp in Bangladesh Caught Fire; Thousands Left Homeless

A fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh in the early hours of Sunday


Indonesia Preps Shelter for Rohingya Refugees Landing in North Sumatra

5 Januari 2024

Indonesia Preps Shelter for Rohingya Refugees Landing in North Sumatra

The Indonesian government has been looking for shelter for Rohingya refugees who landed in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, earlier this week.


Indonesia Navy Drives Away Boat Carrying Rohingya

29 Desember 2023

Indonesia Navy Drives Away Boat Carrying Rohingya

An Indonesian navy vessel in Aceh drove away a boat carrying Rohingya from Myanmar, a military (TNI) spokesperson says.


Indonesian Police Name 2 More Suspects in the Smuggling of Rohingya Refugees to Aceh

28 Desember 2023

Indonesian Police Name 2 More Suspects in the Smuggling of Rohingya Refugees to Aceh

The Banda Aceh City Police named two more suspects in the smuggling of Rohingya refugees to the coast of Aceh Besar.


Rohingya Refugees Attack in Aceh; UNHCR Urges Authorities for Better Protection

28 Desember 2023

Rohingya Refugees Attack in Aceh; UNHCR Urges Authorities for Better Protection

The United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR, regretted the recent attack against Rohingya refugees in Aceh, Indonesia.


Protesters Storm Refugee Shelter Calling for Deportation of Rohingya from Indonesia's Aceh

28 Desember 2023

Protesters Storm Refugee Shelter Calling for Deportation of Rohingya from Indonesia's Aceh

A large crowd of Indonesian students stormed a convention center housing hundreds of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Banda Aceh on Dec. 27.


Indonesia's Hypocrisy over the Rohingya

23 Desember 2023

Indonesia's Hypocrisy over the Rohingya

For the sake of humanity, the Indonesian government must not be hypocritical or wash its hands of Rohingya refugees.


Human Trafficking Suspected in Rohingya Refugees Influx to Indonesia, Says VP

19 Desember 2023

Human Trafficking Suspected in Rohingya Refugees Influx to Indonesia, Says VP

Indonesian government is currently investigating the suspected link between human trafficking and the increasing number of Rohingya refugee arrivals.


Rohingya Issue Relevant to be Discussed at ASEAN-Japan Summit, Jokowi Says

17 Desember 2023

Rohingya Issue Relevant to be Discussed at ASEAN-Japan Summit, Jokowi Says

President Jokowi emphasized that the Rohingya issue is very relevant to be discussed at ASEAN-Japan Summit.