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More Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia despite rejection from locals

More Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia despite rejection from locals

Nearly 150 Rohingya refugees, mostly hungry and weak women and children, have reached a beach in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province after weeks at sea, officials said Sunday. The arrivals came after the military said last week its navy vessel had…
Indonesia’s Papua struck by Magnitude 6.3 earthquake

Indonesia’s Papua struck by Magnitude 6.3 earthquake

A magnitude-6.3 earthquake occurred in Indonesia’s Papua Province at around 02:16 Dec. 31, Crisis24 reported today. According to the alert website, the epicenter was about 147 km west-southwest of Abepura, Indonesia, with the tremor occurring at a depth of about…
Indonesia: Boat carrying Rohingya refugee pushed back to international waters by Navy

Indonesia: Boat carrying Rohingya refugee pushed back to international waters by Navy

The Indonesian navy has pushed back a boat carrying Rohingya refugees as it approached the coast of Aceh amid resentment among some residents about a sudden increase in boat arrivals. The military said the coastguard first detected the wooden vessel…
Rohingya refugees forcibly evicted by students in Indonesia

Rohingya refugees forcibly evicted by students in Indonesia

Hundreds of university students in Indonesia’s westernmost province of Aceh have stormed a temporary shelter for Rohingya refugees, demanding they be deported. Protesters on Wednesday forced more than 100 Rohingya out of a convention centre in the city of Banda…
Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff, injures dozens

Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff, injures dozens

An explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel plant on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island has killed at least 13 workers and injured forty-six other victims, mostly due to exposure to hot steam. The accident occurred around 5:30 am during repair work on a…
World Peace Conference held in Indonesia calls for world peace, coexistence

World Peace Conference held in Indonesia calls for world peace, coexistence

The World Peace Conference, held in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, called for the intensification of efforts by Muslim preachers from both the Shia and Sunni sects to promote the tolerant Islamic message and to actively participate in achieving peace in…
Indonesian ministry translates Quran to 26 regional Languages

Indonesian ministry translates Quran to 26 regional Languages

The Indonesian Religious Affairs Ministry has translated the Holy Quran into as many as 26 regional languages through its research and development centre, according to a local news outlet. Mohammad Ishom, head of the project, explained that the 26 regional…
Strong earthquake shakes Timor region of Indonesia, causing panic as buildings sway

Strong earthquake shakes Timor region of Indonesia, causing panic as buildings sway

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia’s Timor island, causing panic and light damages to several buildings and houses, including the governor’s and mayor’s offices. Video circulating on social media showed residents in Kupang panicking as houses and buildings swayed…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine center in Indonesia honors Quran learners

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine center in Indonesia honors Quran learners

The branch of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine’s International Center for Quranic Promotion in Bandung, Indonesia, held a ceremony to honor the Quranic students in this city. As part of the motivational programs aimed at encouraging the memorization of the Holy Quran,…
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life

Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life

Most of the Sampang Shiites in Indonesia live in a sanctuary in the Jamundo region. Ten years ago, many of the Sampang Shiite community in Indonesia were evicted from their hometown in the village of Karanggayam. In a clash with…
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