New Villages for Tsunami Victims

Tasikmalaya begins relocating victims of the Java tsunami. But Ciamis still awaits assurances of funding from the central government.

August 8, 2006

AS a fisherman, Supandi would start his morning by heading towards the sea carrying a net and oars. These days, however, as a new resident of Argo village in the subdistrict of Cipatujah, Tasikmalaya, he now carries a hoe. This has been his new habit for the last two weeks.

Supandi did not choose to change his work or where he lives. The changes came after the tsunami hit his home and his fishing boat on Monday three weeks ago. The 42-year-old wil

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