They don\'t Want to be Separated from their Ancestors
The determination of customary forests has filled the thirst amidst the dryness of justice for indigenous people.
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Plowing of rice fields by members of the TNI in Gadabung Village, Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, Saturday (10/10/2020). Military personnel from Korem 102 Panju Panjung help prepare rice fields at the food estate location.
The determination of customary forests has filled the thirst amidst the dryness of justice for indigenous people. Threats and violence are faced so that they are closer to their ancestors and become increasingly attached to culture.
Iber Djamal, 77, a Dayak Ngaju figure from Pilang village, Pulang Pisau regency, Central Kalimantan, is now starting to breathe a sigh of relief. What he has been fighting for since 25 years ago began to materialize, even though slowly.