Prabowo's Brother Proposes Moving Javan Rhinos, Sparks Public Outcry
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, brother of Indonesian President Prabowo, proposed relocating Javan rhinos from Ujung Kulon National Park to Alas Purwo National Park due to volcanic risks. The idea has drawn widespread criticism on social media from environmentalists and the public.
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