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Indonesian Military Seizes Control of Palm Oil Plantation in Borneo Amid Industry Crackdown
23
Oct

Indonesian Military Seizes Control of Palm Oil Plantation in Borneo Amid Industry Crackdown

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Indonesian soldiers in full fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June, posting a signboard that declared the estate under government control, according to accounts from plantation managers. The incident at the Melati Hanjalipan plantation has become emblematic of a sweeping, military backed campaign to reclaim land and assets […]

Madagascar Coup Leader Sworn in as President Amid Celebrations
17
Oct

Madagascar Coup Leader Sworn in as President Amid Celebrations

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Colonel Randrianirina Assumes Power After Youth-Led Uprising and Military Takeover Colonel Michael Randrianirina was formally sworn in as President of Madagascar on Friday, just days after seizing power in a dramatic military led takeover triggered by mass youth led protests against the previous government. The swearing in ceremony took place in the capital, Antananarivo, amid […]