Aceh Under Martial Law:
Problems Faced by Acehnese Refugees in Malaysia

Introduction

Background—Martial 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


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April 2004     Vol. 16, No. 5 (C)