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The Klagilit Maburu Indigenous Community in Papua expelled an envoy from PT Inti Kebun Sejahtera on January 19, 2026, as part of their resistance against the conversion of their customary forests into palm oil plantations. Community leaders argue that such changes threaten their cultural identity and livelihood, amid broader concerns about deforestation and human rights violations linked to Indonesia's push for biofuel production. A 2024 study suggests that the environmental costs of palm oil expansion significantly outweigh its economic benefits, highlighting ongoing conflicts over land in the region.