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flag Lombok's beachside vendors were evicted for development, sparking outcry over lost livelihoods and cultural loss.

flag Lombok is rapidly transforming into a high-end tourism hub with major investments and a $250 million AIIB loan, leading to the demolition of nearly 200 beachside stalls in Tanjung Aan in July. flag Security forces removed vendors, including long-time sellers, sparking outcry over inadequate notice and lack of resettlement. flag Human rights experts estimate over 2,000 livelihoods were lost. flag While officials claim the development will boost jobs and the economy, critics warn of environmental damage, cultural erosion, and the loss of Lombok’s unique identity amid fears of "Bali-fication."

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