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Mediation fruitless in Yogyakarta church office dispute
National 5 years ago

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Mediation fruitless in Yogyakarta church office dispute

The case started when the agency issued a letter in January 2017 stating that it had not approved the classis' proposal for the building permit because of resistance from locals.
Minorities attack 'stereotypical' bit parts in French films
Entertainment 5 years ago

Minorities attack 'stereotypical' bit parts in French films

Some of France's top stars of color slammed the French film industry on Thursday, accusing it of confining black, North African and Asian-origin performers to stereotypical bit parts.
Myanmar's last generation of tattooed headhunters
Art & Culture 5 years ago

Myanmar's last generation of tattooed headhunters

Naga tattooing patterns can signify tribal identity, life accomplishments or the completion of a rite of passage.
Religious representation 'vital', experts say after Religious Affairs Ministry blunder
National 6 years ago

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Religious representation 'vital', experts say after Religious Affairs Ministry blunder

Alissa Wahid of the religious freedom watchdog Wahid Foundation said the ministry should show more sensitivity toward the needs of all religious groups, particularly minorities.
What next for Rohingya after World Court ruling?
Opinion 6 years ago

What next for Rohingya after World Court ruling?

It was a few weeks ago — on Jan. 23 — that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued what amounted to a “cease and desist” order against Myanmar, ordering authorities there to end genocidal practices against the Rohingya.
Being Chinese-Indonesian
Editorial 6 years ago

Being Chinese-Indonesian

Despite the ups and downs, the fact that Chinese-Indonesians and so-called “native” Indonesians have coexisted for many years shows there can be a bright and cohesive future as one nation.
Freedom of religion suffers in persistently divided nation
National 6 years ago

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Freedom of religion suffers in persistently divided nation

Rights watchdog, Imparsial, recorded at least 31 violations of the freedom of religion and worship (KBB) in the country last year. Most dominant were the dispersal of religious activities and the prohibition of the construction of houses of worship.
Public services still beyond reach for marginalized groups in remote regions: Ombudsman
National 6 years ago

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Public services still beyond reach for marginalized groups in remote regions: Ombudsman

The Indonesian Ombudsman says marginalized groups and people living in remote regions are often unable to avail themselves of public services.
Watchdog identifies 24 discriminatory bylaws in Yogyakarta
National 6 years ago

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Watchdog identifies 24 discriminatory bylaws in Yogyakarta

Two bylaws directly discriminate against minority groups, while the other 22 bylaws make indirect impacts on members of minority groups.
Human rights concerns arise after Jokowi-Prabowo meeting
Politics 6 years ago

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Human rights concerns arise after Jokowi-Prabowo meeting

A prominent rights activist has suggested that both President Joko "Jokowi" Jokowi and Prabowo Subianto are on the same page in terms of human rights, noting that several issues, such as the persecution of minority groups, risk being neglected.
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