Thousands forced to stay in Aceh camps

Thousands forced to stay in Aceh camps

BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: At least 827 of 3,004
refugee families in camps across the province are refusing to
return to their homes because they are afraid of attacks from
separatists, an official said here on Wednesday.

Aceh social affairs office spokesman Burhanuddin said many of
the refugees no longer had houses after they were destroyed in
the ongoing conflict.

A massive influx of refugees hit Aceh mid-last year when the
province was placed under martial law on May 19.

Most are camped in South Aceh, Aceh Jaya and East Aceh. -- Antara