Asia - Voice of America: Australia, Indonesia Seek Common Ground on Asylum Seekers

Asia - Voice of America asia

Australia, Indonesia Seek Common Ground on Asylum Seekers Aug 2nd 2012, 11:08 SYDNEY — Analysts say a deal that could allow Australian forces to enter Indonesian waters to rescue asylum seekers must be carefully monitored to prevent armed conflict.  The proposal would allow Australian authorities to enter Indonesia's Search and Rescue Zone without permission. In the past year, hundreds of asylum seekers have drowned off Indonesia's Java coast en route to Australia by sea, while dozens of boats have issued distress calls. Jakarta does not have the capacity ... Media files: 1F964951-8A3A-46B2-A957-2E18BC76F2A8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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