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Prabowo Heralds an Uncertain Future For Fundamental Freedoms in Indonesia

Prabowo Heralds an Uncertain Future For Fundamental Freedoms in Indonesia

By Rosalind Ratana and Cornelius Damar Hanung
The last administration showed an increasing disdain for democratic and human rights norms. The new one might be even worse.

Reexamining Gender-Based Violence in the Aceh Conflict

Reexamining Gender-Based Violence in the Aceh Conflict

By Firhandika Ade Santury
The pervasive mistreatment of women during the separatist conflict has yet to be fully recognized by the Indonesian government.
Germany Faces a Balancing Act in Engaging with Prabowo’s Indonesia

Germany Faces a Balancing Act in Engaging with Prabowo’s Indonesia

By Tim Hildebrandt and Christopher J. Godwin
The former general, who is set to assume office in October, will present a stiff test of Berlin's values-based foreign policy.

Indonesian Imperialism Is Alive – And Brutal – in West Papua

Indonesian Imperialism Is Alive – And Brutal – in West Papua

By David Hutt
In the restive eastern province, Cold War realpolitik continues to reverberate.

Indonesia Arrests 13 Soldiers in Investigation of Papua Torture Video

Indonesia Arrests 13 Soldiers in Investigation of Papua Torture Video

By Sebastian Strangio
The armed forces were forced to issue a rare apology after a video showing soldiers torturing a Papuan separatist fighter was posted online.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

After 22 Years, ExxonMobil Finally Settles Indonesian Human Rights Case

After 22 Years, ExxonMobil Finally Settles Indonesian Human Rights Case

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Last month, 11 Acehnese villagers reached a confidential financial settlement with the U.S. oil giant, after accusing it of abuses including rape and torture.

A Watch Seizure and a Criminal Code Designed to Clamp Down on LGBTQ Rights

A Watch Seizure and a Criminal Code Designed to Clamp Down on LGBTQ Rights

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Malaysia's government is openly intolerant of gender and sexual minorities. Despite appearances, things aren't much better across the pond in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Restores Citizenship to Political Exiles

Indonesia’s Jokowi Restores Citizenship to Political Exiles

By Sebastian Strangio
The policy is part of a recent government push to recognize past episodes of human rights abuses committed by the state.

Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present

Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present

By Rory James
What motivated President Joko Widodo's recent acknowledgement of gross past human rights abuses?

Indonesia’s Jokowi Admits to Serious Past Human Rights Abuses

Indonesia’s Jokowi Admits to Serious Past Human Rights Abuses

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader acknowledged 12 episodes of gross human rights violations that occurred between the 1960s and the early 2000s.

Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says

Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says

By Sebastian Strangio
In its annual human rights report, the organization KontraS documented 72 cases of unlawful killings by police and military personnel.
Indonesia Summons UN Official Over Criticisms of Revised Criminal Code

Indonesia Summons UN Official Over Criticisms of Revised Criminal Code

By Sebastian Strangio
The move came amid a rash of bad international press about the legal changes, particularly a provision banning sex before marriage.

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