#East Halmahera
Jatam questions task force's effectiveness on forest destruction, mining injustices
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has quesioned the effectiveness of the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) in preventing forest destruction and mining injustices faced by communities despite claim of successful reclamation by the government.
Forum brings East Halmahera's water crisis, deforestation back to light
A discussion forum organized by the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) on Monday, September 1, 2025 has brought the issues of polluted water and deforestation in Maba Sangaji, East Halmahera, North Maluku, back to light.
Police fire tear gas as locals protest against mining in East Halmahera
Tensions escalated on Monday, April 28, 2025, when police forces fired tear gas at some 300 residents of Wayamli and Yawanli villages in East Halmahera who were marching to protest against mining activities by PT Sambaki Tambang Sentosa (STS) on their customary lands.