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May-22-rally

They gave water to protesters. Now they are on trial for being criminal accomplices
City 6 years ago

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They gave water to protesters. Now they are on trial for being criminal accomplices

Some 172 people are standing trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on various allegations related to postelection riots. Many of them were people stuck in the middle of the unrest, lawyers, family members claim.  
'Tempo' headline on May 22 riots violates press ethics: Indonesian Press Council
National 6 years ago

'Tempo' headline on May 22 riots violates press ethics: Indonesian Press Council

The report itself does not violate the Press Code of Ethics, said the Indonesian Press Council.
Prabowo supporters hit streets again ahead of Thursday's ruling
Politics 6 years ago

Prabowo supporters hit streets again ahead of Thursday's ruling

They plan to stage the protest until 6 p.m. on Wednesday
Former Kopassus leader Soenarko released, but probe continues
Politics 6 years ago

Former Kopassus leader Soenarko released, but probe continues

Soenarko's release was guaranteed by Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto and Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
Despite Kivlan's suspect status in May 22 riots, government reluctant to grill him
Politics 6 years ago

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Despite Kivlan's suspect status in May 22 riots, government reluctant to grill him

Two retired Army generals who are also supporters of Prabowo Subianto have been named suspects in connection to postelection riots following the victory of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. 
'I hope there’s justice for Markus': Girlfriend talks about alleged victim of May 22 riots
Politics 6 years ago

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'I hope there’s justice for Markus': Girlfriend talks about alleged victim of May 22 riots

Police said all suspected rioters being treated at Kramat Jati Police Hospital could not be visited by their families.
May 22 riots cause fear among citizens: Survey
Politics 6 years ago

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May 22 riots cause fear among citizens: Survey

While people think the riots did not affect overall economic and legal conditions, the survey finds that more people now perceive the country’s political condition to be worsening. 
Police yet to offer answers about nine who died during Jakarta riots
Politics 6 years ago

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Police yet to offer answers about nine who died during Jakarta riots

An apparent lack of progress has drawn criticism from rights groups, which condemn the police for not making getting to the bottom of the deaths their priority.
Soenarko denies rifle possession, plan to seize Presidential Palace in May 22 rally
Politics 6 years ago

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Soenarko denies rifle possession, plan to seize Presidential Palace in May 22 rally

The retired general was arrested by the National Police on May 20 for allegedly smuggling an M4 Carbine from Aceh and for allegedly giving instructions to besiege the General Elections Commission (KPU) building and the Presidential Palace on May 22, as shown in a viral video.
‘Police took turns hitting my son’: Mother of suspected rioter
Politics 6 years ago

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‘Police took turns hitting my son’: Mother of suspected rioter

The 17-year-old was with his friends in the area when he was suddenly ambushed by the police.
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