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1998-tragedy

Editorial 1 month ago

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Fence of distrust

If policy implementation is too divisive or too drastic, President Prabowo Subianto may find that the fence of distrust grows even higher among the public, even as the physical ones come down.

Editorial 3 months ago

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1998 redux?

Almost 30 years later, there are still echoes of the past that stir a sense of déjà vu, along with anxiety that everything might once again collapse like a string of dominoes.

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.

Academia 6 months ago

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The monk who shattered denials over state-sponsored rapes, killings

The impunity of the 1998 criminals is the overarching feature of almost all state-sponsored violence in Indonesia’s past and recent history.

Academia 10 months ago

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‘Revolusi’ versus Indonesia's attempt to rewrite history

Rewriting history is not inherently wrong, but when it is done opaquely with an aim to benefit the powers that be in today's regime, it not only negates facts but also the very journey our nation and people trod to get where we are.

Editorial 10 months ago

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Soeharto is no hero

There are a lot of things that can disqualify former New Order strongman Soeharto from being eligible to receive the status of a national hero.

Politics 10 months ago

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History rewrite project to launch in December: Fadli Zon

The latest plan is to launch the new official Indonesian history books on Dec. 14, coinciding with the commemoration of the National History Day, according to Culture Minister Fadli Zon.

Academia 1 year ago

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Indonesia's history deserves dialogue, not dogma

Declaring a single state-approved historical narrative will naturally marginalize and silence alternative perspectives.

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.

Politics 1 year ago

New defense chief harks back to dictator's rule

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin is a close friend of newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto, having met at a military academy where they were classmates.

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1998-tragedy

PREMIUM Fence of distrust

PREMIUM 1998 redux?

PREMIUM Fury as court dismisses 1998 mass rape lawsuit

PREMIUM The monk who shattered denials over state-sponsored rapes, killings

PREMIUM ‘Revolusi’ versus Indonesia's attempt to rewrite history

PREMIUM Soeharto is no hero

PREMIUM History rewrite project to launch in December: Fadli Zon

PREMIUM Indonesia's history deserves dialogue, not dogma

PREMIUM Calls grow for Culture Minister’s dismissal over 1998 mass rapes denial