Afghan Refugees’ Sad Plight in Indonesia

In limbo, with no hope of a third country

By: Ainur Rohmah

The collapse of the Afghan state has shone a light on the thousands of frustrated and desperate Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia – some of whom have waited eight to 10 years – caught in red tape over officials’ inability or refusal to give them any clarity on when they will be transferred to a third country.

At least 13 ha…