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Politics 10 months ago
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International outcry grows over Soeharto national hero proposal
Rather than bestowing the former president with a national hero title, the government should focus on resolving past gross human rights violations and corruption committed during Soeharto’s presidency, a coalition of international civic groups have said.
Archipelago 10 months ago
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Govt urged police to investigate alleged exploitation, assault of circus performers
Eight former workers of the Oriental Circus Indonesia (OCI) recently visited the Human Rights Ministry and the House of Representatives, demanding justice for the abuse they claim to have endured while employed as child performers in the circus during the 1970s.
Politics 1 year ago
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Discriminatory laws, impunity worsen Indonesia’s human rights situation: HRW
The human rights group urged President Prabowo Subianto to revoke hundreds of discriminatory regulations issued by his predecessors that allow authorities and the public to discriminate against minority and marginalized groups.
Academia 1 year ago
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The end of security sector reform and the growing threat of militarism
As many observers noted prior to the inauguration of Prabowo, a former Army general, the potential for creeping militarism in governance and civilian affairs during his presidency could undermine the country's progress in democracy and human rights for which countless many have shed tears and blood.
Academia 1 year ago
A package of anti-torture measures at Thailand’s doorsteps
While Thailand has progressed much by passing its law against torture and enforced disappearances, the country still has a lot to do with regard to a raft of recommendations from the UN's Committee Against Torture before it takes a seat at the Human Rights Council this year.
Politics 1 year ago
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Activists call for accountability in a year filled with police brutality
Activists are calling for a thorough evaluation of the police through the perspective of protecting human rights, urging the police to be open to stronger oversight from external bodies and civil society groups.
