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Ministry maps out 184 social conflict-prone regions
The Social Affairs Ministry has mapped out 184 regions that are categorized as prone to conflicts related to social issues, particularly due to their poor economic conditions
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he Social Affairs Ministry has mapped out 184 regions that are categorized as prone to conflicts related to social issues, particularly due to their poor economic conditions.
"Their economies are lagging behind other regions. However, there are a few regions whose economies have progressed well, but the social interactions among community groups are so poor that even trivial issues can trigger conflicts," Sapto Waluyo, an expert at the ministry, said on Monday as quoted by Antara news agency.
He noted that six of areas most prone to social conflicts are Papua, West Java, Jakarta, North Sumatra, Central Sulawesi and Central Java.
In 2013, 24 social conflicts were recorded in Papua, West Java 24, Jakarta 18, North Sumatra 10, Central Java 10 and Central Sulawesi 10.
"In the election year of 2014, tensions can be high. Therefore, the Social Affairs Ministry is launching a social harmony program in 50 regions considered prone to social conflicts and in 30 regions to strengthen local wisdom," he said.
The social harmony program is expected to prevent social conflicts from erupting.
"Indeed, we need to promote peace across Indonesia, particularly among the younger generation," he added.
Before the legislative and presidential elections scheduled on April 9 and July 9, 2014, respectively, the government has put emphasis on security during balloting.
