The Origin of the Rohingya Ethnicity Whose Arrival is Rejected by Aceh Residents
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The Origin of the Rohingya Ethnicity Whose Arrival is Rejected by Aceh Residents The arrival of a vessel carrying dozens of Rohingya immigrants briefly stopped at Kuala Pawoen Beach, Pante Sukon Village, Jangka District, Bireuen Regency, on Thursday (16/11/2023). This marked the third wave of arrivals within a week. However, unlike previous instances, this time, the people of Aceh rejected the Rohingya immigrants landing in Bireuen. According to Azharul Husna, the Coordinator of KontraS Aceh, the rejection occurred because the Indonesian government lacks a comprehensive mechanism for handling foreign refugees in Aceh. The handling of refugees in Aceh seems neglected without proper supervision. Despite this, Article 2 of Presidential Regulation 125/2016 concerning the Handling of Foreign Refugees has stated that the central government should collaborate with UN agencies through international organizations dealing with refugees, said Azharul. "Presidential Regulation 125/2016, which