Forest Residents' Rights Clash with National Project in Indonesia?
Residents living for generations in Indonesian forest areas are facing a clash between their ancestral rights and a National Strategic Project (PSN). Despite a Supreme Court ruling offering some recognition, a ministerial decree has complicated its implementation, leading to growing discontent.
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