Traditional Farming Sparks Legal Battle: Two Indigenous Men in Central Kalimantan Charged with Land Burning
Two indigenous men in Central Kalimantan have been criminally charged for engaging in traditional slash-and-burn agriculture, sparking criticism from their community who argue for cultural consideration.
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