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Indonesia death penalty
Capital Punishment, Human Rights, and Indonesia's Chance for the Moral High Ground
By Jack Britton
The execution of Indonesian migrant workers highlights the need for new protections, both abroad and at home.
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Death Penalty Hangs Over Duterte’s Indonesia Visit
September 02, 2016
Death Penalty Hangs Over Duterte’s Indonesia Visit
The case of Mary Jane Veloso puts the Philippine president in an awkward position.
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Death Penalty Hangs Over Duterte’s Indonesia Visit
Executions Cast a Pall Over Indonesia and Its 'War on Drugs'
August 04, 2016
Executions Cast a Pall Over Indonesia and Its 'War on Drugs'
Despite promising to improve Indonesia's human rights records, President Jokowi has upped the pace of executions.
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Executions Cast a Pall Over Indonesia and Its 'War on Drugs'
Jokowi and the Death Penalty: Weighing the Costs and Benefits
July 30, 2016
Jokowi and the Death Penalty: Weighing the Costs and Benefits
Indonesia's president continues to execute drug offenders, despite international pressure.
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Jokowi and the Death Penalty: Weighing the Costs and Benefits
Who Will Indonesia Execute Next in its War on Drugs?
July 15, 2016
Who Will Indonesia Execute Next in its War on Drugs?
Confirming details continues to prove elusive.
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Who Will Indonesia Execute Next in its War on Drugs?
The Cogs of Indonesia’s Death Machine
June 08, 2016
The Cogs of Indonesia’s Death Machine
Indonesia's executions for drug-related crimes are based on political expedience, not necessity.
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The Cogs of Indonesia’s Death Machine
Indonesia to Execute 10 Foreigners in War on Drugs
May 12, 2016
Indonesia to Execute 10 Foreigners in War on Drugs
The third round of drug convict executions during Jokowi’s presidency is in the works.
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Indonesia to Execute 10 Foreigners in War on Drugs
Australia Shouldn't Give Up on Indonesia
May 07, 2015
Australia Shouldn't Give Up on Indonesia
After the executions of two Australian citizens, Australia must not turn away from Indonesia. More can be done.
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Australia Shouldn't Give Up on Indonesia
It’s Time ASEAN Took a Good Look at Its Gallows
April 30, 2015
It’s Time ASEAN Took a Good Look at Its Gallows
The bloc has rarely discussed the death penalty. It is time it did.
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It’s Time ASEAN Took a Good Look at Its Gallows
Indonesia Threatens Australia With ‘Human Tsunami’
March 11, 2015
Indonesia Threatens Australia With ‘Human Tsunami’
Minister warns of unorthodox response if Canberra’s protests over executions continue.
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Indonesia Threatens Australia With ‘Human Tsunami’
Jokowi’s Fall
March 05, 2015
Jokowi’s Fall
Once wildly popular, the Indonesian president has been hemorrhaging support. What happened?
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Jokowi’s Fall
Indonesia’s Death Penalty Hypocrisy
March 03, 2015
Indonesia’s Death Penalty Hypocrisy
Jokowi’s hardline policy on executions may be imperiling the fight to save hundreds of Indonesian migrants on death row.
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Indonesia’s Death Penalty Hypocrisy
Jokowi’s Inglorious Presidency Already Under Heavy Fire
February 28, 2015
Jokowi’s Inglorious Presidency Already Under Heavy Fire
With his hard line on the death penalty, Indonesia’s president risks damaging his country’s reputation abroad.
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Jokowi’s Inglorious Presidency Already Under Heavy Fire
Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row
February 26, 2015
Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row
Diplomatic spat could cause Jakarta to rethink procurement of Brazilian equipment.
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Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row
Australians Attempt Bali Boycott
February 19, 2015
Australians Attempt Bali Boycott
With two Australians facing execution in Indonesia, a call has been made to boycott a popular tourist destination.
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Australians Attempt Bali Boycott
Death Sentences & Diplomacy: Australia’s Strained Indonesia Ties
February 05, 2015
Death Sentences & Diplomacy: Australia’s Strained Indonesia Ties
Incompatible attitudes towards recreational drugs complicates Australian diplomacy in the region.
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Death Sentences & Diplomacy: Australia’s Strained Indonesia Ties
Australian Pair Facing Execution in Indonesia
January 22, 2015
Australian Pair Facing Execution in Indonesia
What implications would the executions have for relations between the two neighbors?
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Australian Pair Facing Execution in Indonesia
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