*[Enwl-eng] Act Now: Protect Indigenous Lands from Military Destruction!

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                        As you may have heard, World BEYOND War has been 
helping to promote and support an advocacy campaign led by indigenous 
communities in rural Tambrauw, West Papua, in opposition to the Indonesian 
government's plan to build a military base there without the communities' 
permission. The base would cause serious harm, and its construction is 
likely illegal due to its role in protecting mining interests as opposed to 
international "defense." But people need help if they are going to stop it.

                        With your help, we can prevent this base 
construction!





                        With 90% of the residents being farmers and 
fishermen, they rely on natural resources — all of which would be 
compromised with the development of a military base. Military bases around 
the world have left a legacy of irreparable environmental damage including 
poisoning the soil and water which in turn destroys food supplies and 
wildlife around them. Local activists are also calling for an end to the 
violence which they say they’ve experienced since their lands were rezoned 
in 2008 and the military moved in. Building a military base will only 
exacerbate this violence and disrupt the lives of otherwise peaceful people.

                        “We, the people of Tambrauw, reject the construction 
of the Kodim [base] and all its supporting units because we don't want any 
more military violence against our citizens, we also don't want the presence 
of the military to facilitate the arrival of investment in our area that can 
steal our natural resources and destroy the forests where we live.” - 
Yohanis Mambrasar, a resident of Tambrauw and lawyer appointed to represent 
the Indigenous landowners.

                        With your support, we can help ensure that the 
people in Tambrauw remain safe and free from violence. Will you help us 
reach our $10,000 fundraising goal to support the people of Tambrauw to 
block the military base and preserve indigenous lands?




                        All donations will cover costs related to closing 
military bases including supporting the Indigenous Tambrauw Community 
Conference. These specific expenses include transportation of elders coming 
from distributed remote areas to express their opposition and strategize 
action plans, food, printing and photocopying of materials, rental of a 
projector and sound system, and other overhead costs.

                        Thank you for protecting indigenous communities and 
their land.

                        In solidarity,

                        Alex McAdams, Development Director


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                        From: Alex, World BEYOND War
                        Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2021 6:51 PM
                        Subject: Act Now: Protect Indigenous Lands from 
Military Destruction!


                        Let's help protect the Indigenous Tambrauw community 
by stopping a military base from being built!





 
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