Perang Dayak Dan Madura Now
The transition following the fall of the Suharto regime led to weakened central authority, allowing "long-simmering grievances" to explode without effective intervention from law enforcement.
Today, Central Kalimantan is peaceful, but the social fabric remains fragile. The "Perang Dayak dan Madura" serves as a grim reminder that without intercultural dialogue, economic equity, and legal justice, a community can turn its machetes on its neighbors. perang dayak dan madura
| Category | Estimated Figures | |----------|-------------------| | Deaths (reported) | 450–500 (official); NGOs suggest up to 1,000+ | | Injured | Hundreds | | Houses burned | Over 8,000 | | Madurese displaced | ~45,000–60,000 | | Dayak internally displaced | Several thousand | The transition following the fall of the Suharto
The Dayaks felt the formal legal system favored the settlers and corporate interests, leading them to rely on traditional law and "war" to reclaim their perceived status. 6. Reconciliation and the Modern Era NGOs suggest up to 1
