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In this photo released by East Aceh Police, officers put police line around the carcasses of two of three Sumatran tigers found dead after being caught in traps near near a palm oil plantation in East Aceh, Sunday, April 24, 2022. The deaths of the critically endangered tigers on Indonesia’s Sumatra island are the latest setback for a species whose numbers are estimated to have dwindled to about 400, authorities said Monday. (AP Photo, East Aceh Police via AP) XJAK107 XJAK107

April 24, 2022 at 10:17 pm

3 critically endangered Sumatran tigers lost to animal traps

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps on Sumatra island. It's the latest setback for a species whose numbers are...

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March 6, 2022 at 12:07 am

More than 100 Rohingya land on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh

Officials say more than 100 hungry and weak Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after weeks at sea.

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December 28, 2021 at 8:53 pm

Indonesia allows boat with 120 Rohingya refugees to land

Indonesian authorities have decided to allow a boat carrying 120 Rohingya Muslims to land after drifting for days off the country’s northernmost province of Aceh.

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August 27, 2021 at 3:44 am

3 endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in Indonesia

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers, including two cubs, have been found dead in a conservation area on Indonesia’s Sumatra island after being caught in traps...

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June 4, 2021 at 3:49 am

Boat carrying 81 Rohingya found stranded on Indonesia island

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Villagers in Indonesia's Aceh province on Friday discovered a stranded boat carrying 81 Rohingya Muslims, including children, who had left...

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September 6, 2020 at 9:39 pm

Almost 300 Rohingya found on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh VIEW

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia's Aceh province on Monday after months at sea, officials...

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June 24, 2020 at 4:15 am

Indonesian fishermen discover 94 Rohingya adrift at sea

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian fishermen discovered 94 hungry, weak Rohingya Muslims on a wooden boat adrift off Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh, an...

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April 28, 2020 at 8:01 pm

In Aceh, Indonesians pray at mosque but bring their own rugs

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Hundreds of people join the Ramadan evening prayers at Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in the capital of Indonesia's far western Aceh...

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December 26, 2019 at 12:54 am

Indonesia, Thailand mark 15th anniversary of massive tsunami

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people knelt in prayer in Indonesia's Aceh province at ceremonies Thursday marking the 15th anniversary of the Indian...