Death Stalks The Plantation's Edge
The dispute leading to tragedy in Mesuji was sparked by company promises to residents. The authorities have tended to side with the companies.
December 28, 2011
Two weeks before his death, Sabar pushed Rp400,000 into the hand of his older sister, Susi. The 31-year-old man said goodbye before leaving for work at the PT Sumber Wangi Alam oil palm plantation in Sungai Sodong, Mesuji District, Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra. "This was for the children's needs," said Susi, who was met in Palembang last week. Sabar was a widower with two children: Yessi Anggraini, 7, and Teddy Agustian, 4.
At that time, accordi
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