The Sampit War began on February 18, 2001, and lasted for several days. During this time, entire neighborhoods were burned to the ground, and many people were killed or injured. The conflict resulted in the displacement of over 200,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other areas.
The violence was characterized by its extreme brutality. Dayak traditional weapons, like the (machete), were used in the attacks. A particularly horrifying aspect of the conflict was the act of decapitation, with reports stating that at least 100 Madurese had their heads cut off. By the end of the conflict, more than 500 people were killed, and over 100,000 Madurese were displaced from their homes in Kalimantan. The BBC reported that the Dayaks, the majority of the population, burned houses belonging to the Madurese migrants in a violent campaign. The Indonesian security forces, overwhelmed by the scale of the violence, initially prioritized the evacuation of Madurese settlers. video perang sampit full new no sensor