Indonesian tsunami survivor holds on to hope for missing son after 20 years

[Bangkok Post] - 12/23/2024

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - In front of Saudah's house on Indonesia's Sumatra island lie two damaged coast guard ships, washed ashore by a tsunami 20 years ago and a daily reminder that her youngest son has yet to come home.



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