A peaceful demonstration in Maba Tengah, East Halmahera Regency, North Maluku on April 28, 2025 ended abruptly as armed forces repeatedly fired tear gas to the crowd without warning. The protesters, who were dominated by women and children from the Wayamli and Buli indigenous communities, demanded local authorities to revoke the mining permits for PT Sambaki Tambang Sentosa (STS) that allegedly seized their land. To subscribe please click here
