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Human rights activists with the Justice for Victims Solidarity Network hold posters during the 902nd “Kamisan” protest outside the State Palace in Jakarta on April 2, 2026. The demonstrators called for a thorough investigation into the acid attack against human rights defender Andrie Yunus, urging the formation of an independent fact-finding team and demanding that those responsible be tried in a civilian court.
Human rights activists with the Justice for Victims Solidarity Network hold posters during the 902nd “Kamisan” protest outside the State Palace in Jakarta on April 2, 2026. The demonstrators called for a thorough investigation into the acid attack against human rights defender Andrie Yunus, urging the formation of an independent fact-finding team and demanding that those responsible be tried in a civilian court.`
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Witnesses, activists in Andrie case subject to threats

At least 12 people have made reports to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) about the online abuse they received on social media and other online communication platforms and requested the commission’s protection.

14 hours ago
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Govt urges vigilance after deadly quake in North Sulawesi

At least one person was killed after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Maluku Sea rocked North Sulawesi and North Maluku and triggered tsunami waves that reached up to 0.75 meters in height.

16 hours ago
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North Sumatran student dies by suicide over inability to afford school supply

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1 day ago

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7.4-magnitude quake off North Sulawesi kills one

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Batam Immigration admits extortion, officer sent to Nusakambangan

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Indonesia reports first health professional death amid measles outbreak

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Indonesia rolls out one-day remote work in push for energy efficiency

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Two Brazilians named suspects in fatal stabbing of Dutch tourist in Bali

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2 days ago

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