The conflict was noted for its extreme brutality, including reports of ritual practice. At least 500 people died , and over 100,000 Madurese were displaced from their homes.
The conflict began on February 16, 2001, when a group of Madurese attacked a Dayak village in the town of Sampit, killing several people. The attack sparked a wave of retaliation from the Dayak, who launched a series of attacks on Madurese communities in the area. video perang sampit full no sensor work