Vian Ruma, a 30-year-old opponent of a geothermal project on Flores Island, was found dead under circumstances his family and allies say point to foul play.
His death highlights Indonesia’s long and worsening record of attacks on environmental defenders.
Under President Prabowo Subianto, cases of threats and attacks on environmental human rights defenders have more than doubled in 2025.
by Hans Nicholas Jong
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/death-of-activist-critical-of-geothermal-project-raises-alarm-in-indonesia/