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flag 79th Independence Day marked in Nusantara, Indonesia; new, green capital planned amid criticism.

flag Indonesia marked its 79th Independence Day with ceremonies in Nusantara, the new capital on the island of Kalimantan, and Jakarta's Merdeka Palace. flag Despite being behind schedule, President Joko Widodo and Cabinet ministers attended the event at the new Presidential Palace in Nusantara, which will be a futuristic, green city powered by renewable energy and smart waste management. flag The project faces criticism from environmentalists and Indigenous communities for its environmental impact and displacement of local people.

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