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4/ Resolution came not from Jakarta first, but from adat (customary) leaders performing pamusut rituals—traditional oaths to stop the killing.

Over 1,000 died (estimates vary). Nearly 120,000 Madurese fled to South Kalimantan and East Java. Entire villages were erased. perang sampit madura

Post-conflict, local leaders (both Dayak and Madurese) initiated pamusut (traditional reconciliation ceremonies) and bakar batu . Many Madurese who fled returned. Today, Sampit is rebuilding, though trust remains fragile. 4/ Resolution came not from Jakarta first, but