Will Pekanbaru become Indonesia’s Cox’s Bazar?

Between 2003 and January 2025, 26 boats carrying Rohingya refugees arrived in Indonesia, with 1,500 still in temporary shelters. Anti-Rohingya sentiment in Aceh escalated due to hate speech, leading to protests and rejection of refugees. Efforts to mitigate tensions, including economic incentives, have had limited success amidst ongoing hostility towards Rohingya refugees in Indonesia.

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