West Sulawesi erupts in protest over sand mining for Indonesia’s new capital

Mongabay
May 21, 2025, 11:30 pm407 ptsTop
Hundreds of protesters, including young and Indigenous peoples from three coastal villages, have demanded the closure of sand dredging in Indonesia’s West Sulawesi over environmental concerns and permit violations. The protest earlier this month marked the latest in a series of demonstrations by residents of…

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