Indigenous West Papuans claim Indonesian government is 'land grabbing'
- RNZ
- 16 May 2025
West Papuans in Merauke claim the Indonesian government is stealing land to build its global "food barn" and feed its population of 280 million.
West Papuans in Merauke claim the Indonesian government is stealing land to build its global "food barn" and feed its population of 280 million.
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