Ever since theIndonesian mass killings 50 years ago the State has been ruled by far right authoritarian capitalists whose reign of corruption and colonialism continues to destroy native languages and cultures and literally bulldoze the environment.
In West Papua, Indonesia, we investigate allegations of fraud and human rights abuses in billion-dollar land deals.
25 Jun 2020 15:53 GMT Human Rights, Indigenous rights, Indonesia, Land grabs, South Korea
West Papua is home to Asia’s largest remaining rainforests, Indigenous communities and unique species.
But this exclusive 101 East investigation reveals how Korean-run companies are allegedly engaging in questionable deals as they buy up forests to develop palm oil plantations.
Featuring rare access to a restive Indonesian province usually off-limits to journalists, we meet tribesmen who allege that Posco International and Korindo are plundering their land for a pittance.
Both companies deny all allegations including fraud and…
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