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Fighting Forest Faiths
As the palm oil industry in Indonesia flourishes, the Orang Rimba have been forced to abandon their nomadic lifestyle and traditional beliefs. Rebecca Henschke investigates.
For centuries, the forests of Sumatra have been home to the Orang Rimba tribe. But as the palm oil industry in Indonesia flourishes, the Orang Rimba have been forced to abandon their nomadic lifestyle and traditional beliefs, and convert to a religion recognised by the state. Rebecca Henschke investigates.
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Sun 19 Nov 201716:30GMT
BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
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Indonesia's Orang Rimba
Rebecca Henchke investigates the impact of the palm oil industry on Sumatra's Orang Rimba
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Rebecca Henschke |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Nov 201714:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Sun 19 Nov 201700:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Sun 19 Nov 201716:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
