The Madurese, who had migrated to Kalimantan, became prominent in the local economy. Tensions simmered for years over perceived cultural differences and competition for resources, finally erupting into open warfare that quickly spread from Sampit to the provincial capital, Palangka Raya. The Scale of the Tragedy
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The conflict saw a resurgence of the ancient Dayak practice of headhunting, which added a layer of psychological terror to the violence. The Search for "No Sensor" Footage The Madurese, who had migrated to Kalimantan, became
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