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September 8, 2020

Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Arrive on Dry Land After Months at Sea
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Nearly 300 Rohingya refugees have disembarked in Indonesia after being
stranded at sea for over six months. The refugees reportedly set sail
from southern Bangladesh this spring, but the majority were denied entry
by both Malaysian and Thai officials, who cited coronavirus
restrictions. Over a dozen children were among the group. Some 30 people
likely died while at sea. Since 2017, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya
refugees have fled violent persecution in Burma.


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