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Archipelago 5 months ago
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Batam activist sentenced to six months in prison after criticizing local official
Yusril was arrested by the Batam Police on April 28 following a defamation complaint which stemmed from several TikTok videos he posted, in which he accused a local Satpol PP official of protecting street vendors operating in unauthorized areas.
Politics 6 months ago
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Police arrest rights activist allegedly inciting riots
The Jakarta Police have arrested rights group Lokataru Foundation director Delpedro Marhaen on allegations of inciting riots among underage children during the weeklong protests sparked by lavish perks for lawmakers that escalated into a broader outcry against police brutality after the vehicular killing of a bystander.
Society 1 year ago
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Policy protecting environmental defenders from lawsuits welcomed with caution
Under the new regulation, the Environment and Forestry Ministry can provide legal aid and protection for environmental defenders who are under threat of any retaliatory actions for their activism.
Academia 1 year ago
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Southeast Asia, an unfriendly region for environmental defenders
Defending the environment is a precarious occupation in Southeast Asia, where kidnapping and abuse against human rights activists across all fields is as commonplace as businesses flouting environmental protections, often in cahoots with law enforcement.
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi arrested for 'inciting terrorism': Israeli Army
"Ahed Tamimi was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence and terrorist activities in the town of Nabi Salih" near Ramallah, an army spokesman told AFP. "Tamimi was transferred to Israeli security forces for further questioning."
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago
Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist
Human Rights Watch (HRW) this week said Thuzar Maung, 46, her husband and three children, were feared abducted "in a planned operation" on July 4, citing witnesses and CCTV footage at the activist's home in the Malaysian state of Selangor.
