In 2001, the tensions between the Dayak and Madura communities boiled over into violence. The spark that ignited the conflict was a dispute between a Dayak and a Madurese over a trivial matter, which quickly escalated into a brawl. The situation rapidly deteriorated, with both sides engaging in violent clashes, resulting in numerous fatalities and displacements.
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