West Papua: Indigenous Papuans In Intan Jaya Reject Mining Operations In Agisiga

West Papua: Indigenous Papuans In Intan Jaya Reject Mining Operations In Agisiga   There are now reports that illegal mining is under way not only in the Degeuwo Estuary but also in the Dogabu Estuary, in the district of Intan Jaya, Papua.   The illegal mining is being carried out by groups that are unknown to the local community or the local government.   'The mining operations are being carried out without a licence from the local government,' said Agustinus Tapani, secretary of the Intan...

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