Mentawai Communities Reject Uses of Forest Permits Issuance

A coalition of Mentawai communities held a series of activities in Padang to protest against the issuance of forest use permits in Silabu Village.

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One Dead in Chaotic Protest Over Gold Mining in Kasimbar

A protest by hundreds of people resisting gold mining in the District of Kasimbar, Central Sulawesi, ended in chaos–clashed with the police. One man report

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Tiger Hunters Are Not Afraid of Prison

The hunting of Sumateran tigers in Aceh Province apparently never ends. Prison doesn’t make the perpetrators afraid.

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Mining Activity in Wadas Village Operates Without Permit

The andesite mining activity in Wadas Village in Purworejo Regency apparently has no mining business permit from the central government.

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Devious Moves Launched to Save Job Creation Law

Instead of amending the unconstitutional Job Creation Law, the DPR intends to sneakily revise the Formation of Laws and Regulations Law.

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Two Companies Seeking Permits to Exploit Protected Forest

Two gold mining companies are seeking permits for exploration in a protected forest area in Bengkulu. The government is encouraged to not issue permits.

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Everything Puzzling in Malaysian-Owned Palm Plantation Fire

The many irregularities in a Malaysian-Owned palm concession area fire indicates it was purposeful. The police ended its investigation.

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Recurrent Fire Break Out in Malaysian-Owned Palm Plantation

A fire has broken out in a palm plantation concession area owned by a Malaysian corporation located in South Sumatera. It was the fifth incident.

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Alleged Bribery Over A Bulldozer Release Reported

Forum Riau Bersih has reported alleged bribery over the release of a bulldozer seized by the Environment and Forestry Office to the prosecutor’s office.

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Nickel Mining Accused of Contaminating Kawasi Sea

The waters in Kawasi, South Halmahera, allegedly are contaminated with high levels of heavy metal substances. Nickel mining is accused as the culprit.

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