Residents block street over land dispute

Residents block street over land dispute

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Dozens of heirs of the sultan of
Tebaununggu blocked, here on Thursday, a road leading to the
Sanggoleo Golf Course, following a prolonged dispute over land
with the local administration.

The dispute began a few months ago, when the heirs demanded
compensation from the administration for the land where the golf
course was built. They claimed the land was formerly owned by the
sultan of Tebaununggu in the 18th century.

But, Yusuf Mundu, a senior official of South Sulawesi
provincial administration, said compensation would be paid only
if the heirs could present legal documents concerning ownership
of the land, which is located in Baruga, here. -- JP