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Dozens of farmers and activists opposed to the cement factory have encased their feet in concrete during a days-long protest in Jakarta.

By :  sadhguru jaggi vasudev
Update: 2017-03-23 06:13 GMT
Dozens of farmers and activists opposed to the cement factory have encased their feet in concrete during a days-long protest in Jakarta.
A protester whose feet are encased in concrete is assisted to stand up at their temporary shelter at the Legal Aid Institute office in Jakarta
A protester whose feet are encased in concrete is wheeled on a trolley to go to the toilet at a temporary shelter in Jakarta
Activists have their feet encased in concrete during a rally outside the presidential palace in Jakarta.
The factory owner, state-owned Cement Indonesia, has said it will create jobs and boost the local economy.
The ongoing protest was overshadowed this week by the death of one of the women involved.
Farmers of Kendeng village have battled against plans for the factory for years, saying it could taint their water.
Dozens of farmers and activists opposed to the cement factory have encased their feet in concrete during a days-long protest in Jakarta.

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