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JAKARTA (CNA) – A riot broke-out on Monday in Indonesia’s Batam city during a protest over a plan to relocate communities for a multi-billion dollar industrial park. Indonesian police have arrested 43 people accused of causing a riot and attacking police, authorities said on Tuesday, when violent scenes erupted in the city, located about 44km […]
JAKARTA — Indonesian police have arrested 43 people accused of causing a riot and attacking police during a protest over a plan to relocate communities for a multi-billion dollar industrial park, police said on Tuesday (Sept 12). Violent scenes erupted on Monday on Rempang island, located about 44km from Singapore, where about 1,000 demonstrators had gathered in front of the...
Clashes could have been avoided if the details of the relocation package were conveyed clearly to residents, President Jokowi said.
Recent confrontations highlight mounting tensions over infrastructural projects—many of which are funded by Chinese companies—that threaten to displace indigenous communities.
Indonesian police have arrested 43 people accused of causing a riot and attacking police during a protest over a plan to relocate communities for a multi-billion dollar industrial park, police... -Today at 08:39 am- MarketScreener