The Sampit War, also known as the Sampit conflict or the Dayak-Madura conflict, was a violent clash between the Dayak and Madura communities in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, in 2001. The conflict began on February 18, 2001, and lasted for several days, resulting in significant loss of life and property.
The Sampit War resulted in:
During the conflict, videos and footage of the violence were widely circulated, including on the internet. These videos, some of which were labeled as "no sensor," showed the brutal nature of the conflict, with scenes of beheadings, burnings, and other forms of violence. The circulation of these videos was criticized for sensationalizing the violence and exacerbating the conflict. video+perang+sampit+dayak+vs+madura+no+sensor+best
The conflict erupted on , in the town of Sampit, Central Kalimantan. It primarily involved the indigenous Dayak people and migrant Madurese settlers who had arrived through government-sponsored transmigration programs starting as early as 1930. The Sampit War, also known as the Sampit
To understand why the violence erupted in the town of Sampit, Central Kalimantan, one must look at decades of demographic shifts in Borneo. These videos, some of which were labeled as