Nias religious, cultural and political figures have rebuffed the idea of joining the “Tapanuli Provinceâ€. In a meeting held last Saturday (2/12), Nias Regent, Binahati Baeha, asked the opinions of the Nias religious, cultural and political leaders and youth and women representatives on whether Nias should support the formation of and eventually join in the Tapanuli Province. They unequivocally rejected the idea.
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Online Discussion: “Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation”, 13 Nov. – 22 Dec. 2006
Friday, November 10th, 2006Yaahowu website (Situs Yaahowu) will hold an Online Discussion on “Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation: Imagining Nias Conditions Post BRR-Nias Program” among Nias people who have access to internet. This Online Discussion, the second organised by Yaahowu will discuss the various issues relating to the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation process currently undergoing in Nias. Invitation to PIC-BRR Nias has been sent but, so far, the organiser has not yet recieved any response from BRR Nias. Discussion will start on Monday 13 November and end on 22 December. “Outsider” wishing to take part are welcome.
