About K.M.A. Usop
Lived 1936 – 2015 (aged 79). K.M.A. Usop was an Indonesian academic, traditional authority, culture personality and journalist.
Kenna Muhammad Aini Usop (5July 193616August 2015) was an Indonesian academic, politician, Dayak cultural figure, and former political prisoner during the early Reformasi era. He was famous for being accused as a provocator encouraging native Dayaks to kill Madurese migrants in Central Kalimantan, igniting the communal Sampit conflict in 2001. As a result, he was arrested and prevented from leaving the city of Palangka Raya, making him a city prisoner. After being released from detention, he became a representative on the Regional Representative Council representing Central Kalimantan between 2004 and 2009.
He died on 16 August 2015 after suffering from deteriorating health. He was buried in Palangka Raya and his funeral prayer was attended by many people from Central Kalimantan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was K.M.A. Usop?
Indonesian politician
When was K.M.A. Usop born?
K.M.A. Usop was born on 5 July 1936 in Belawang.
When did K.M.A. Usop die?
K.M.A. Usop died on 16 August 2015 in Malang.
What was K.M.A. Usop's occupation?
K.M.A. Usop was an academic, traditional authority, culture personality and journalist.
What nationality was K.M.A. Usop?
K.M.A. Usop was Indonesian.
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