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Politics 2 years ago

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Local PDI-P politicians support Kaesang bid for Depok mayor

Chairman of the PDI-P Depok municipal branch Hendrik Tangke Allo said on Wednesday that the party was open to the idea and had picked a running mate if Kaesang decides to run in the local election.

Editorial 3 years ago

More women in politics, please

Female lawmakers currently account for 20.8 percent of the 575 House seats, slightly up from 17 percent in 2014. But the 30-percent benchmark has remained elusive.

Academia 3 years ago

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Indonesia needs servant leaders like Jokowi

Only through sincere regular meetings with the people will local leaders know precisely the real conundrums faced, and then be able to orchestrate all stakeholders in overcoming the issues.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

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Taliban sniper becomes Afghan mayor

But Damullah Mohibullah Mowaffaq has a reputation as one of the top snipers in the ranks of the Taliban, until last summer waging war to take control of the country.

Europe 4 years ago

Rotterdam says no decision on dismantling bridge for Bezos superyacht

The city's mayor denied any decision had been made, a day after a municipality spokeswoman told AFP that officials had green-lighted the shipbuilder's request to remove the central section of the iconic Koningshaven Bridge, sparking widespread criticism on social media.