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Malaysia’s Sea Nomads: Trapped Between Southeast Asia’s High and Low Politics
Last week, Reuters reported the forced eviction of hundreds of “sea nomads” in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The news was based on reports by local activists who received videos directly from the communities affected. They stated that authorities have set …