Protesters camp near council house

Protesters camp near council house

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of people fighting against the
appropriation of their land in the city have been camping outside
the building housing the provincial legislature, demanding that
councilors intervene.

Antara reported that the protesters from the Mangga district,
mostly women, have opened a public kitchen at the protest site.
They are refusing to leave the compound until their demands have
been met.

The protesters claim they are not being paid proper
compensation by PT VJR, the developer which has acquired their
land to build a housing complex and golf course. (rms)