The murder of two Indonesian activists, which police say was ordered by a palm o...
JAKARTA - The murder of two Indonesian activists, which police say was ordered by a palm oil businessman, highlights the escalating violence and threats faced by environmentalists who challenge the industry, rights groups say.
Environmental campaigners and media watchdogs say the two men were former journalists who had got involved in a dispute between the palm oil company that operated the land and local residents. The two activists had been working with local farmers to gain control of the palm crop there, police said. Local media reports said “H” was businessman Wibharry “Harry” Padmoasmolo, who ran Amelia. Reuters was not able to immediately reach him for comment.
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