240 Rohingya refugees remain stranded off Indonesia after twice refused by locals

Some 240 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, are afloat off the coast of Indonesia after two attempts to land were rejected by residents.

Officials said the boat most recently tried to land in Aceh Utara district, in Indonesia’s Aceh province Thursday afternoon, but left a few hours later.

Residents of the Ulee Madon beach in Muara Batu sub-district said they would not accept the latest group as Rohingya have come to the area several times and caused discomfort to the residents.