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Politics 1 year ago
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Defense Ministry’s plan to jump into pharma draws ire
The Defense Ministry is planning to utilize medical laboratories owned by the Indonesian Military’s (TNI) three branches to produce drugs and distribute them through the Red and White Village Cooperatives Program in a bid to lower medicine prices and improve distribution.
Politics 1 year ago
Women activists call for end to violence against students in TNI Law protests
While also rejecting the law, the group decried the violence against the protesters, who are mostly students, conducted by police and military that continues to occur during the demonstrations nationwide.
Politics 1 year ago
Water cannon break up Indonesia military law protests
The protests are the latest since parliament approved the amendment of a law last week to allow members of the military to hold more government roles -- which critics said would expand military authority over civilian affairs.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Sailor arrested in connection to murder of female journalist
The body of Juwita, who worked for digital news outlet Newsway, was found on the side of a road in Cempaka district at around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Her motorcycle was discovered in the bushes just a few meters away.
Politics 1 year ago
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UN expert slams harassment of activists protesting TNI Law revision
Indonesian authorities should provide space for activists to voice their concerns and opposition of the recent revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, according to United Nations special rapporteur on human rights Mary Lawlor.
Politics 1 year ago
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'RIP Reform': Democracy advocates sound alarm over return of New Order
The Indonesian Military (TNI) law amendment, which has expanded military roles in the government, has raised concerns among civil groups who fear of the return of dwifungsi (dual function) of the armed forces, a critical pillar that had sustained Soeharto's New Order for more than three decades.
Politics 1 year ago
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Protests break out as House passes TNI bill
House of Representatives lawmakers and government officials insist that the revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law is based on "democratic principles, civilian supremacy and human rights" and necessary due to the current geopolitical situation.
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