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4/ Resolution came not from Jakarta first, but from adat (customary) leaders performing pamusut rituals—traditional oaths to stop the killing.

Between the 1960s and 1990s, Indonesia’s transmigration program moved millions of landless farmers from densely populated Java and Madura to less populated islands like Kalimantan. To the indigenous Dayak, this felt like a silent invasion. Meanwhile, many Madurese migrants—known for their strong work ethic and cultural tenacity—kept to themselves, creating parallel societies. perang sampit madura

: The conflicts resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people displaced and many lives lost. The violence also led to the destruction of homes and infrastructure. 4/ Resolution came not from Jakarta first, but

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Beyond the Headlines: What Perang Sampit Taught Us About Indonesian Pluralism

In February 2001, the city of Sampit (Central Kalimantan) became the epicenter of a brutal ethnic conflict between the Dayak and Madurese communities. Over several weeks, hundreds lost their lives, thousands were displaced, and the nation watched in horror.