Back to the list 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
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Dewi Anakoda
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Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity