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Lombok's beachside vendors were evicted for development, sparking outcry over lost livelihoods and cultural loss.
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.
Security forces removed vendors, including long-time sellers, sparking outcry over inadequate notice and lack of resettlement.
Human rights experts estimate over 2,000 livelihoods were lost.
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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Los vendedores de la playa de Lombok fueron desalojados por el desarrollo, lo que provocó protestas por la pérdida de medios de vida y la pérdida cultural.