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Society 2 months ago
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Rights groups oppose calls to criminalize LGBTQ people
Civil society groups have condemned growing calls from religious leaders and lawmakers to criminalize LGBTQ people and advocacy, warning that such proposals would violate fundamental rights and further marginalize an already vulnerable minority.
Middle East and Africa 5 months ago
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Indonesian Muslim groups rally behind Iran amid escalating war
Indonesia’s major Islamic organizations have expressed solidarity with Iran, backing the country’s call for a unified response to what it describes as military aggression by the United States and Israel, and urging a swift end to the conflict as tensions in the Middle East escalate.
Politics 6 months ago
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Halal provisions in US-RI trade deal draw pushback
The recently signed trade deal between Indonesia and the United States has drawn criticism from lawmakers and Islamic leaders, who have warned that exemptions for certain US products and the recognition of foreign halal certification agencies could weaken national halal standards.
Jakarta 7 months ago
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New Islamic groups’ office plan raises heritage concerns
The former British Embassy compound near the Hotel Indonesia (Bundaran HI) traffic circle, which has been left vacant since its relocation to South Jakarta in 2013, is a cultural heritage building, which by regulation cannot be demolished.
Politics 7 months ago
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Prabowo courts Islamic leaders to support Board of Peace membership amid pushback
President Prabowo Subianto courts major Islamic organizations in an apparent attempt to ease opposition to Indonesia’s Board of Peace participation, amid doubts over Israel’s involvement and the initiative’s impact on Palestinian independence.
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