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A brutal warning shot: The decisive moment for Indonesia’s fragile democracy

Academia 2 weeks ago

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A brutal warning shot: The decisive moment for Indonesia’s fragile democracy

This cycle of impunity sends a clear and dangerous message: those who silence dissent through violence operate with the implicit protection of the state’s inaction.

Activists defiant following acid attack on rights defender

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Activists defiant following acid attack on rights defender

Human rights group the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has denounced the acid attack on its campaigner Andrie Yunus as a cowardly act aimed at silencing government critics, saying they will not allow any intimidation to threaten their work.

Calls for justice mount as Kontras activist maimed in acid attack

Politics 2 weeks ago

Calls for justice mount as Kontras activist maimed in acid attack

Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late Thursday.

Anti-militarist targeted in acid attack

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Anti-militarist targeted in acid attack

Civil society groups and other activists condemn the acid attack against Kontras' Andrie Yunus, who is known for consistently voicing opposition against the rise of militarism in Indonesia.

String of acid attacks highlights lack of monitoring of dangerous chemicals

Archipelago 1 year ago

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String of acid attacks highlights lack of monitoring of dangerous chemicals

Corrosive chemicals are sold for less than Rp 100,000 per kilogram at chemical stores and online.

Third football player in Malaysia attacked

Sports 1 year ago

Third football player in Malaysia attacked

Safiq was not injured in the attack late Tuesday in southern Johor state following a training session with JohorDarul Ta'zim, one of Asia's top clubs run by the crown prince of the Johor royal family.

Cyclists attacked with acid in Yogyakarta

National 5 years ago

Cyclists attacked with acid in Yogyakarta

Reports of crimes against bicyclists have increased recently as more people ride bicycles as their main means of transportation and for leisure.

Novel Baswedan's attackers found guilty, sentenced to two years, 18 months in prison

National 5 years ago

Novel Baswedan's attackers found guilty, sentenced to two years, 18 months in prison

The court sentenced the two officers, Brig. Rahmat Kadir Mahulet and Chief Brig. Ronny Bugis, to two years’ and 18 months’ imprisonment, respectively.

Police accused of ethics violation in Novel acid attack case

National 5 years ago

Police accused of ethics violation in Novel acid attack case

Activists have accused National Police legal division head Insp. Gen. Rudy Heriyanto Adi Nugroho of misusing his authority to hide evidence and cover up the assault allegedly committed by his fellow police officers.

Prosecutors reject defense arguments in Novel acid attack case

National 5 years ago

Prosecutors reject defense arguments in Novel acid attack case

“The fact that there was a certain period of time for the suspect to calculate his action is enough to prove that this was a planned crime,” prosecutors said, rebutting the defense argument during the court hearing on Monday.

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