ACCS Project situation report. The land conflict in Lakang largely remains unresolved and has potentials of escalating into violence. Key finding is that the scenario in Lakang is unique and has been described by two major secrets. First is that, Government institutions is being used to grab land under the pretext that the land in question is a game reserve. The second secret is that, the disputed area potentially has mineral resource wealth - and to reduce cost of compensating the locals, it is better done through a single entity. What still remain unattended to is that nobody is willing to tell the truth.
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Situation Report: Is It Oil, Land Or Investment Triggering Increasing Land Dispute In Lakang Village Of Amuru District?
