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Editorial 2 months ago

PREMIUM
A late apology, a longer reckoning

In the Dutch context, colonial events are known, documented, even taught, but their moral weight remains strangely muted.

Academia 4 months ago

PREMIUM
The fragile state of women’s rights: From the Bekasi tragedy to the denial of 1998 rapes

As we tout a new law to protect the vulnerable, the dismissal of historical atrocities and the stripping of political quotas reveal a nation still deeply invested in making its women disappear.

Editorial 1 year ago

Acknowledging our dark past

Removing violent accounts from history books will not "right a wrong" but rather would whitewash our past.

Academia 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Fadli’s May rapes denial and the rise of New Order part II

The Joint Fact Finding Team (TGPF), formed by the government in July 1998 in response to public demand to investigate the May riots, concluded the rapes did occur.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Should we believe the rape victims, or believe Hamas?

Denial and defense of crimes such as “rape and gang rape” not only perpetuate the impunity of the criminals, but virtually guarantees both repetition and impunity of the same crimes.

Perspectives 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Politics of denial and the greater need for elected leaders’ accountability

Studies show that in some countries, rulers often use the label of fake news and denial to suppress critical voices and cover up their weaknesses.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
A lesson of empowerment from the 17th anniversary of Kamisan

The Kamisan event showcases the best of activism in present-day Indonesia: There, people continue to stand with grit and resilience week after week as they see denial upon denial hammered against their demand for justice.

Editorial 4 years ago

Self-denial about Papua

What happened in East Timor decades ago could happen in Papua because discrimination and racism against the indigenous population persist.

National 6 years ago

President Jokowi denies sweeping powers in omnibus bill

He also assured that the draft, which had been submitted to the House for deliberations, could be changed based on public input.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Singapore agency denies fugitive Jho Low is client

Morais said Jho Low approached Henley & Partners in 2015 and the firm refused him as a client.

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