- VIVAnews/Hadi Suprapto
VIVAnews - Thousands of protesters from various subdistricts of West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, are trying to block out mining operations at gold and copper mines belonging to PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara Barat on Monday.
The protesters were frustated over the decision made by the central government on buying plan of Newmon divestment share. They demanded that the provincial government repurchase the seven percent shares.
The West Nusa Tenggara police oversaw the demonstration. However, there was clash between them, injuring five police officers.
A tvOne contributor, Herman Zuhdi, had his camera confiscated by the police. "I was surprised," said Herman.
Until 1.30 local time, the protesters were still on the scene.
PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara Operational General Manager David Lilley said the company would claim over losses that the protesters may have caused.
"The protest will only hamper investment in Sumbawa," David told VIVAnews on Monday.
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Coverage by: Edy Gustan l West Nusa Tenggara
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