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Rote-Island

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Australia sent back migrants to remote Indonesian island

The police chief of Rote Island told AFP the migrants landed last month in two boats they said they had been forced to board after an Australian vessel intercepted their wooden craft.

National 5 years ago

Six Chinese stranded on Indonesian island after attempting to reach Australia

Six Chinese nationals have been stranded on Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, following a failed attempt to reach Australia in a wooden boat.

National 5 years ago

Dead sperm whale found in mangrove area of NTT beach

Villagers suspect that the large mammal was stranded and died a few days before being found.

Destinations 6 years ago

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The unforgettable Rote Island

Rote Island in East Nusa Tenggara offers outstanding beaches with perfect waves, making it well known among surfers across the globe. But this is not its only charm.

National 6 years ago

Indonesia to welcome back endemic snake-necked turtles

The turtles, which will be “repatriated” in the next couple of months, have been bred by organizations in a number of countries, including in the United States and Austria. Some 26 individuals are being kept in the Singapore Zoo before being sent to their ancestral home.