Problems Faced by Acehnese Refugees in Malaysia

Introduction

BackgroundMartial Law and Armed Conflict in Aceh and Refugee Flows

Reasons for Acehnese to flee

History of Indonesian migration to Malaysia

Malaysia's Response to the War in Aceh: Arrests and Deportation of Acehnese

The August Arrests at UNHCR

Other arrests and deportations

Problems faced by Acehnese returned to Indonesia

Violations of Civil Liberties and Harsh Living Conditions in Malaysia

Bribery and extortion

Inadequate Malaysian Law, Uncertain Refugee Status and Inadequate Protection

Recommendations

To the Malaysian Government

To the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

To the Government of Indonesia

To Foreign Governments