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Editorial 22 hours ago

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Enough talking

If the President is serious about “the highest actors”, he should immediately mandate a clear, time-bound investigative architecture that prevents the case from being diluted by institutional turf wars.

Asia & Pacific 3 days ago

Nepal's ex-PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown

At least 77 people were killed in the anti-corruption youth uprising on Sept. 8 and 9, 2025, which began over a brief social media ban, but tapped into longstanding fury over economic hardship.

Politics 3 weeks ago

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Rejang Lebong regent marks eighth KPK arrest in 2026

The regent in Bengkulu became the fourth regional head elected in the 2024 regional elections to be nabbed for corruption by the antigraft body.

Archipelago 1 month ago

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North Sumatra Police arrest over 1,100 in drug crackdown

North Sumatra has the highest rate of drug abuse in Indonesia. Around 1.5 million people, roughly 10 percent of the province’s 15 million residents, are affected by drug abuse, significantly higher than the national average of 2.7 percent.

Europe 1 month ago

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Unprecedented in Britain's modern era, the arrest was a new blow for the ousted royal, who was marking his 66th birthday on Thursday.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Local media

The captain, identified by the agency as Chinese national Zheng Nianli, 47, was released after China guaranteed payment of cash collateral, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported.

Academia 2 months ago

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Why Indonesia is descending into legal darkness

The everyday legal landscape of the country is rife with violence, torture, extrajudicial killings and criminalization through investigations intended to perpetuate wrongdoing.

Americas 2 months ago

Was the US capture of Venezuela's president legal?

Maduro was on a warship bound for New York to face criminal charges, according to US officials.

Politics 3 months ago

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KPK nabs dozens in multiple antigraft raids

Graft busters arrested several prosecutors and businesspeople as well as a regent in separate raids in Banten, Jakarta, West Java and South Kalimantan from Wednesday to Thursday.

Academia 3 months ago

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The looming legal tsunami: Unchecked military power in Indonesia

The TNI has transitioned into a "multifunction" role, potentially gaining even more power than it held during its historical "dual function" (dwifungsi) era.

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