Due to the severe impact of volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi on Sikka, refugees at the two shelters in the district will be gradually shifted to East Flores.
This was the fifth such rejection from locals since the refugees' vessel arrived on Blang Raya Beach on December 10.
"Those who are sick are being treated."
(PPLN) dispersed a protest organized by hundreds of asylum seekers in front of the office of Batam mayor on Tuesday, August 30.
"After more than nine years here, there has been no answer and certainty."
Instead, he called for UNHCR to focus on helping refugees in Indonesia, so they can be resettled.
