Cops probe death of Indonesian gold mine critic who died during flight MalaysiaNow 11 hrs ago © Provided by MalaysiaNow
Indonesian police are looking into the sudden death of an official who fought against plans to open a controversial gold mine.
Helmud Hontong, deputy regent of Indonesia’s remote Sangihe islands, died during a flight from Bali to Makassar last Wednesday.
Rights groups say his death falls into a pattern of violence against people standing up for environmental rights.
However, police say an initial post-mortem examination points to a natural death.
The 58-year-old politician appeared in good health before his flight from Bali, but 20 minutes into the journey began feeling dizzy, according to an aide travelling with him.
Police investigate death of Indonesian critic who died during flight
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Indonesia critic s flight death sparks probe
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