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Country: Indonesia
City / Location: Halmahera Island, North Maluku Province, Indonesia
Period / Date: Since 2024
Subject: Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Number of identified alleged victims: 1

First name last nameagesexaffiliation
Dewi Anakodaadultfemale Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity

Total number of unidentified alleged victims: -

Status or occupationNumber and gender
Country-wide
Group of individuals

General concerns:
group of citizens of Central and East Halmahera
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: IDN 6/2025; CHN 16/2025; FRA 8/2025; OTH 91/2025; OTH 92/2025; OTH 93/2025; OTH 94/2025; OTH 98/2025; OTH 99/2025
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