: A house belonging to a Dayak was burned down, with rumors pointing to Madurese perpetrators. Violent Retaliation
The Sampit conflict had a profound impact on the communities involved: video perang sampit dayak vs madura
The conflict quickly spread beyond Sampit, engulfing much of Central Kalimantan. The violence was marked by brutal attacks on civilians, often along ethnic lines. Dayak militants, armed with traditional weapons and homemade guns, targeted Madurese settlements, while Madurese gangs retaliated with attacks on Dayak villages. The Indonesian military struggled to restore order, but their efforts were often hampered by allegations of bias and corruption. : A house belonging to a Dayak was