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Sixteen years on, still no justice for Munir’s death

Opinion 5 years ago

Sixteen years on, still no justice for Munir’s death

"How do you have closure after such a murder? How do you have a closure when you suspect that many of the perpetrators, those who knew about the plan, are still free, and even have more power?”

Human rights activists urge Komnas HAM to treat Munir's murder as extraordinary case

National 5 years ago

Human rights activists urge Komnas HAM to treat Munir's murder as extraordinary case

"It's a problem if the state continuously regards the murder as an ordinary crime because a statute of limitations applies to it. Two years from now, the case could be closed for reaching the time limit of 18 years," Jakarta Legal Aid Institute director Arif Maulana said on Monday.

Jamaluddin murder trial opens, defendants face death penalty

National 5 years ago

Jamaluddin murder trial opens, defendants face death penalty

The trial of three defendants accused of murdering Medan judge Jamaluddin opened with an indictment hearing via video link, with the prosecution pointing to "marital problems" as the motive for the crime.

Allegations of orders to kill Khashoggi 'baseless': Saudi minister

World 7 years ago

Allegations of orders to kill Khashoggi 'baseless': Saudi minister

Saudi Arabia's interior minister rejected Saturday claims there were orders to kill missing Riyadh critic and journalist Jamal Khashoggi, describing them as "baseless allegations and lies".

Venezuelan general, colonel arrested over 'attack' on Maduro

World 7 years ago

Venezuelan general, colonel arrested over 'attack' on Maduro

Venezuela has arrested a general and a colonel as part of a probe into an alleged attempt to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.

Venezuela's Maduro says he would accept FBI help over alleged murder plot

World 7 years ago

Venezuela's Maduro says he would accept FBI help over alleged murder plot

President Nicolas Maduro has said that he would let US FBI agents come to Venezuela to help investigate the alleged recent plot to kill him with explosive drones -- but with conditions.

Erdogan backs ally Maduro after 'assassination bid'

World 7 years ago

Erdogan backs ally Maduro after 'assassination bid'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday spoke by phone with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, passing on his best wishes after what Caracas said was a drone "assassination" bid backed by Colombia.

'No US govt involvement' in reported Venezuela attack: Bolton

World 7 years ago

'No US govt involvement' in reported Venezuela attack: Bolton

US national security advisor John Bolton said Sunday that there was "no US government involvement" in the reported attack Saturday during a Caracas military parade attended by the Venezuelan president.

Pakistan interior minister shot, wounded in suspected assassination bid: aide

World 7 years ago

Pakistan interior minister shot, wounded in suspected assassination bid: aide

Pakistan's interior minister Ahsan Iqbal has been shot in the arm in a suspected assassination attempt at a public meeting in Punjab province but will survive, his aide said Sunday.

Economists to speak up on inequality issues

Business 8 years ago

Economists to speak up on inequality issues

Narrowing the wealth gap will be the key topic discussed at the Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) national seminar and plenary session held from Oct. 18 to 20 in Lampung.

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