"Amnesty calls for end to attacks on Rempang residents resisting Eco City project", 18 September 2024

Intimidation and violence against the people of Rempang Island in the Riau Islands is still occurring.

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Credible Amnesty International sources at the Pekanbaru Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) and the National Solidarity Advocacy Team for Rempang revealed that the Rempang Island community were victims of intimidation and violence by dozens of pain clothed people on Wednesday.

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The incident began when the residents were keeping vigil at the mosque on the road leading to Goba and they were approached by a dozen people in plain clothes.

The group of then forced their way into the area guarded by residents and claimed it was their work area. The residents however stood their ground and remained on guard, and in the end suffered intimidation and violence.

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The Advocacy Team also revealed that three residents were injured and dozens of others were assaulted.

One of the victims suffered a wound on their temple from being hit with a helmet and another suffered facial bruising after being hit with a piece of wood. Meanwhile, another victim, a woman, had her arm dislocated as a result of being pulled forcibly.

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