Saudah

Nenek Saudah, a 68-year-old grandmother from Pasaman, West Sumatra, has recently gained national attention after she was brutally attacked while attempting to confront illegal gold miners near her home. On January 1, 2026, she was assaulted and left unconscious by a group of individuals, which led to her being dumped by the river. The incident has sparked public outcry and highlighted issues of violence against women and the struggles of indigenous communities in protecting their ancestral land. Following the attack, Saudah faced social ostracism, being expelled from her community, which further exacerbated her plight.