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May-22-riots

Opportunists behind riots, deaths of 10 people in post-election protests: Komnas HAM
National 6 years ago

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Opportunists behind riots, deaths of 10 people in post-election protests: Komnas HAM

The commission also found "excessive use of force" by the police in handling the riots, as seen in footage spread on the internet.
Ombudsman finds police maladministration in handling post-election protests
National 6 years ago

Ombudsman finds police maladministration in handling post-election protests

The police’s use of excessive force became a national discussion after footage of officers beating an unarmed man went viral on the internet shortly after the protest on May 22. 
First police beat him, then video of beating goes viral, now he stands trial for using violence
City 6 years ago

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First police beat him, then video of beating goes viral, now he stands trial for using violence

The trial of 172 people accused of participating in the May 22 postelection riots continues at the Central Jakarta District Court.
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.  
Trials kick off for hundreds of alleged May 22 rioters
National 6 years ago

Trials kick off for hundreds of alleged May 22 rioters

At least 172 people allegedly involved during postelection protests that descended into riots in the capital in May have faced a series of trials at the Central Jakarta District Court in the past week.
'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.
Quizzing the police
Editorial 6 years ago

Quizzing the police

The police should not take advantage of the growing public support for the use of violence in the name of law enforcement.
Indonesian police accused of torture in May riots
Politics 6 years ago

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Indonesian police accused of torture in May riots

At least 12 tortured as police tried to quell riots on May 21-23
Police tortured suspected rioters: Amnesty International
Politics 6 years ago

Police tortured suspected rioters: Amnesty International

Indonesia had ratified the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), Usman said, and therefore the country should make effort to end impunity and hold the police accountable for human rights violations.
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.
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