When the state rolls back reform promises, from Sabang to Merauke
From raging wildfires to simmering revolts in the regions, a hyper-centralized Jakarta is driving the country toward a dangerous breaking point that harks back to past policy failures.
The Indonesian state's rollback of reform promises is leading to a dangerous situation in the country, from wildfires to revolts. In East Nusa Tenggara, raging wildfires and bungled emergency operations during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake have exacerbated the crisis. Forest fires have also ravaged areas in Kalimantan, Sumatra, and East Java's Mount Bromo, with the total burned area surpassing 107,000 hectares.
Meanwhile, Aceh, Papua, and Jakarta face their own struggles. In Aceh, mounting friction and grassroots protests have taken place. In Papua, fiscal tightening has led to protests over slashed Village Fund allocations and the destruction of Lake Paniai, water shortages, and forest fires due to El Nino. In addition, unseasonal frost and hail have caused crop failures in highland regencies.
The Papua Law Enforcement and Human Rights Coalition has challenged the environmental suitability decree for PSN access roads, demanding mandated emergency disaster response teams. The fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Sumatra have burned over 107,000 hectares.
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