Deiram River Becomes Murky

The Deiram river originates in the central mountains, crossing villages through southern Papua, including though the customary territory of the Korowai tribe.

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A ketinting boat carrying free-range chickens will be sold around Korowai Batu Airport in Boven Digoel Regency, Papua, Monday (9/3/2020).

The Deiram river in remote Boven Digoel, Papua, has long been the source of life for the Korowai tribal community. The water that used to be clear is now murky due to the impact of illegal mining.