Eviction: Who is to blame?

Eviction: Who is to blame?

From Media Indonesia

Evictions seem to be on the rise now, with the result that
thousands of people have lost their homes and are consequently
suffering both economically and psychologically.

Economic hardships may prompt some of these evicted people to
turn to crime, while the psychological impact of their plight may
lead to hatred and revenge.

As every citizen is entitled to a decent home, the government
is responsible for ensuring that their citizens are not left
homeless. In addition, the government must also take stern
measures against those people who, taking advantage of other
people's ignorance of housing and land laws, have sold plots of
land in fraudulent transactions.

DIAN ANGGRAENI, Surabaya