Indonesian police have intercepted about 40 more asylum seekers in west Java before they could board a boat to Australia. The 40 asylum seekers are being held in local accommodation in Labuan-Pandeglang.<br/> <br/>The latest incidents come in midst of a stand-off between asylum seekers and the Australian Government. <br/> <br/>Fifty-six Sri Lankan asylum seekers remain aboard the Oceanic Viking off Bintan Island and more than 250 are still on wooden cargo boat at Merak port in Western Java's Banten province.<br/>
News On AIR | November 15, 2009 2:04 PM
Indonesian police intercept 40 more asylum seekers in west Java