Indonesian police are looking into the sudden death of an official who fought against a controversial gold mine, following calls for an investigation.
Helmud Hontong, deputy regent of Indonesia's remote Sangihe islands, died during a flight last Wednesday. Rights groups say his death falls into a pattern of violence of people threatened for standing up for environmental rights.The 58-year old politician appeared in good health before his flight on Bali island, but 20 minutes into the flight began feeling dizzy, according to his aide travelling with him.
He then "lost consciousness and blood flowed from his mouth and nose" soon afterwards, Hermen Kontu told Reuters news agency.While authorities have said the suspected cause of death was a chronic illness and heart failure, police are doing additional investigations.
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