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SE Asia 6 years ago
Murders of land activists spike under Philippines' Duterte: Watchdog
Campaigners who challenge powerful logging, mining and fruit growing interests have long faced deadly violence in the Philippines, but the recent increase marked a "disturbing" jump, according to a report from Global Witness.
National 8 years ago
Activists condemn sentence of caning for gay couple in Aceh
The Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (ICJR) has condemned the decision of a sharia court in Banda Aceh to sentence a 24-year-old man from Langkat, North Sumatra, and a 20-year-old man from Bireun Regency, Aceh, to 85 lashes for engaging in a homosexual relationship.
National 8 years ago
Ahok conviction tarnishes Indonesia’s image: Amnesty International
Human rights group Amnesty International has said a Jakarta district court’s decision to convict outgoing Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama of blasphemy will tarnish Indonesia’s reputation as a tolerant nation.
National 9 years ago
Victims, human rights activists observe 10th anniversary of Kamisan in 5 cities
The families of human rights violation victims grouped under the Solidarity Network of Victims for Justice (JSKK) commenced silent protests every Thursday in front of the State Palace in Jakarta on Jan. 18, 2007, and after 10 years the network has expanded its efforts with the 10th anniversary of the weekly protests being observed in five cities on Jan.19.
National 9 years ago
Indonesia’s human rights record still poor: Imparsial
The government is still failing to protect and uphold human rights in the country despite a number of laws guaranteeing the rights of all citizens, which according to Jakarta-based human rights watchdog Imparsial is rooted in a lack of focus and commitment.
