JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): An Algerian national recently found adrift in the Timor Sea after attempting to swim to Australia from Timor Leste is to be sent back to his home country, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) authorities have confirmed.
The foreigner, identified as H. Abdel Rahman, is currently being held at the Atambua Immigration Office in Belu regency, NTT, where he has been detained since he was rescued by local fishermen in the waters of Malaka regency earlier this month.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!