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)