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Politics 4 months ago
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Fury as court dismisses 1998 mass rape lawsuit
The court’s dismissal of the case against Culture Minister Fadli Zon, which was done on procedural grounds, brings back a ‘very dark chapter’ for the victim's pursuit of justice and reinforces a culture of impunity, plaintiffs have said.
Interview 1 year ago
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Discourse: There are more 1998 mass rape victims than recorded
The rewriting of history is always aimed at supporting the ruling, authoritarian government, as many cases around the world have shown, said former attorney general and human rights campaigner Marzuki Darusman.
Politics 1 year ago
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Calls grow for Culture Minister’s dismissal over 1998 mass rapes denial
Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s statement denying that mass rapes occurred during the 1998 riots are “deeply insensitive” and “hurtful to the victims”, according to a pro-democracy group, who also threatened to stage a nationwide rally should the minister refuse to apologize.
City 7 years ago
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Our memories of May are fading, we need more memorials: Activists
“We wish that the monuments and graves of victims of the May 1998 riots could become a historical landmark so the city cultural agency could take over. That way, those historical events can become a precious lesson for this nation,” Zaenal told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
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