Tamil Service: Indonesian Waters

Jason Kenney Dept: The MV Alicia remains moored offshore after it was intercepted Saturday by Indonesian marine police. The 87 people on board are reportedly refusing to leave the vessel and have held up signs and flags indicating they want asylum in New Zealand, according to The Star. But Kenney said the MV Alicia s planned destination was Canada and vANCOUVER A migrant ship carrying nearly 90 Sri Lankan Tamils that was intercepted in Indonesian waters was heading to Canada, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Tuesday. The migrants told the BBC Tamil service that they are refusing to leave before their safety can be guaranteed. As reported in the news.
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