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Dr Dave Jenkins went to Indonesia’s Mentawi Island in search of the perfect surf but found something more significant – a way to help the local poor and sick.
Indonesian waters are becoming plagued with pirates. They target huge cargo ships, even oil tankers, and are armed with AK-47s.
Last year, Islamists were filmed attacking Jakarta’s Western style bars and restaurants during a campaign to curb un–Islamic practices. Now, radicals have threatened to destroy the American Embassy and kill the US ambassador.
In the island paradise of Bali the ritual slaughter of the magnificent green sea turtle is something the tourists most definitely don’t get to see... although they can taste turtle at any street satay stall.
President Wahid uses the tinderboxes of Ambon, Aceh and West Papua as a reason for him to stay in power. Without him, he argues, the regions would explode and fight harder than ever for independence. Yet his grip on the country grows ever shakier.
A revealing interview about Wahid's confidence in his own prowess, only a few months before his impeachment.
A fascinating look at the Dani tribe of Indonesia, and their cultural understanding of death.
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