Malaysian authorities said Saturday that they have turned away two boats carrying nearly 300 people believed to be Muslim Rohingya refugees who were found to have entered the country illegally.

More than 260 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days, an official said on Monday. The mostly Muslim ethnic Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar and thousands risk their lives each year on long and dangerous sea journeys to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.

Over 260 Rohingya refugees, mainly women and children, arrived in Indonesia. Authorities coordinate with UNHCR for their safety. The Rohingya, mostly living in Bangladesh camps, face harsh conditions and seek asylum.

More than 260 weak and hungry Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, have landed in Indonesia in two boats, officials said on Monday. Police and military officers are working with the UN refugee agency and the local government in West Pereulak in East Aceh to gather more information about the refugees,

More than 260 weak and hungry Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, have landed in Indonesia in two boats

More than 200 Rohingya came ashore over the weekend in Indonesia's Aceh province, officials said on Monday (January 6), amid growing numbers of arrivals to the country by sea of the stateless population.