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Not for a billion rupiah: Wadas villagers continue Bener Dam protest amid deaf ears
Lifestyle 5 years ago

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Not for a billion rupiah: Wadas villagers continue Bener Dam protest amid deaf ears

Three years on since the Bener Dam project broke ground, the residents of Wadas village are still waiting for the government to sit up and listen to their protests against a planned quarry.
Ministry launches electronic certificates for simpler, more secure land registry
National 5 years ago

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Ministry launches electronic certificates for simpler, more secure land registry

The electronic land certificate would help authorities to simplify the land registry process and curb land cartels, the ministry claimed.
‘How can we give them up?’: Sabuai people bring fight to protect sacred forests
National 5 years ago

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‘How can we give them up?’: Sabuai people bring fight to protect sacred forests

The indigenous people of Sabuai village in Maluku have proven time and again their tenacity to go up against commercial entities out to desecrate their sacred forests.
Land conflicts flare across Asia during coronavirus lockdowns
SE Asia 6 years ago

Land conflicts flare across Asia during coronavirus lockdowns

Lockdowns to contain the novel coronavirus in Asia have made farmers and indigenous people more vulnerable to losing their land, according to land rights activists who are backing new technologies to help track the growing number of conflicts.
Activists slam 'sluggish' investigation into murder of two farmers in South Sumatra
National 6 years ago

Activists slam 'sluggish' investigation into murder of two farmers in South Sumatra

Activists have accused police of dragging their feet in an investigation into the murder of two farmers linked to a land dispute in South Sumatra's Lahat regency.
Earth Day 2020: Climate crisis, carbon market and land conflict
Opinion 6 years ago

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Earth Day 2020: Climate crisis, carbon market and land conflict

Indonesia is among the top 10 total greenhouse gas emitters in the world with around 190.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from land-based emissions, from agriculture, the conversion of carbon-rich forests to plantations and other uses.
Tensions high after two farmers killed in South Sumatra land conflict
National 6 years ago

Tensions high after two farmers killed in South Sumatra land conflict

Two farmers from Pagar Batu village in Lahat regency, South Sumatra, were killed in a clash between villagers and oil palm plantation security personnel.
Indigenous peoples see Jokowi’s omnibus bill as threat to their land
National 6 years ago

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Indigenous peoples see Jokowi’s omnibus bill as threat to their land

The number of land conflicts involving indigenous peoples has been increasing during President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s second term, which began in October 2019.
Fisherfolk, locals fight for rights as zoning plans ignore their wellbeing
National 6 years ago

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Fisherfolk, locals fight for rights as zoning plans ignore their wellbeing

In East Kalimantan, for example, coastal areas that are designated for fisherfolk amounted to 25.2 hectares for 137,553 families. Meanwhile, mining operations in the province cover 46,758 ha, according to Kiara’s report.
Land disputes give rise to ‘armed criminal group’ in Jambi's acacia forests
National 6 years ago

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Land disputes give rise to ‘armed criminal group’ in Jambi's acacia forests

“Our sweetest memories are of the time when we didn’t have to buy chilis and other vegetables,” said Bu De, a member of the group.

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