Donations for Aceh refugees

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Students grouped in the Aceh Humanity Post distributed food donations to refugees scattered in the areas of Tuepin Raya, Pante Raja and Trieng Gadeng, coordinator Rina Syamsuddin said on Saturday.

In Trieng Gadeng and Pante Raja, for instance, there were a total of 14,408 refugees, Rina said, adding there were now 49,000 displaced people in Pidie regency alone.

The aid comprised cooking oil, instant noodles, milk and sugar, while medical supplies were distributed through the local branch of the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI).(39/edt)