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Indonesia becoming a refugee pinch point

By pearlaction | July 14, 2011 |

[BBC] About 90 Sri Lankan refugees are still refusing to leave a ship anchored in Indonesian waters, a week after the vessel was stopped following mechanical difficulties. [Full Story]

Sri Lankan Tamil migrants are detained by Indonesia

By pearlaction | July 11, 2011 |

[BBC] A group of Sri Lankan Tamil migrants attempting to sail to New Zealand have been detained by Indonesian officials, they have told the BBC. The migrants told the BBC Tamil service that they are refusing to leave their ship before their safety can be guaranteed. [Full Story]