Half-Hearted Sanctuary

The number of people fleeing from Aceh to Malaysia has increased drastically. While their profile has changed, the law is not taking their side.

March 23, 2004

A BARBED-WIRE fence and steel gate stand in the way of Fatimah Ali (not her real name) in Bukit Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For two days, this mother of two from Bireuen, North Aceh, has been trying to make her way through to the other side. Her two boys, both under five, stumble while trying to keep up with their mother's stride. Every time the gate squeals open, this 34-year-old rapidly approaches. However, as of the last Thursday of F

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