Murder of Indonesia palm oil activists shows growing threat, rights groups say 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy ReutersJAKARTA – The murder of two Indonesian activists, which police say was ordered by a palm oil businessman, highlights the escalating violence and threats faced by environmentalists who challenge the industry, rights groups say. Police said the palm oil concession where the men’s bodies were found was closed by the government in 2018 for illegally clearing hectares of forest area. Although police have said his death was a road accident, rights groups say the circumstances were mysterious and have called for further investigation. Indonesia and Malaysia produce 85% of global palm oil.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 10, 2019 11:37 UTC