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National 5 years ago

135 early released prisoners have reoffended during pandemic in Indonesia: Police

Most of the offenses were theft, robbery and vehicle theft, motivated by economic hardship.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Myanmar army admits prisoner abuse after beating video emerges

Myanmar's military has conceded its troops abused prisoners in Rakhine State after a video of soldiers battering blindfolded detainees spread on social media -- a rare admission of wrongdoing by a force often accused of acting with impunity.

National 5 years ago

Minister Yasonna Laoly sued for granting parole during pandemic

"Most released convicts reoffend, and it makes the public anxious during the pandemic," said plaintiff Boyamin Saiman of the Mega Bintang Indonesia 1997 Foundation on Sunday.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in largest amnesty in years

Myanmar will free almost 25,000 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the traditional New Year, the president's office said on Friday, its largest mass pardon in recent years.

National 5 years ago

Indonesian prisoners produce protective gear to combat COVID-19

Other than personal protective equipment, the prisoners also make healthcare supplies such as disinfectant and antiseptic spray, hand sanitizer, sterilizing chambers, intravenous (IV) poles and stretchers.

Politics 5 years ago

Jokowi against releasing graft convicts amid COVID-19 pandemic

“I want to say that we have never talked about graft prisoners in our meetings,” the President said during a limited meeting on Monday.

National 6 years ago

COVID-19: Indonesia releases more than 5,500 inmates, plans to free 50,000

Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly said on Wednesday that the ministry had raised the number of prisoners that were planned to be released to 50,000 people from 30,000 in a effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

National 6 years ago

Indonesia to release 30,000 prisoners early amid virus concerns

Indonesia is set to release about 30,000 prisoners early as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to avoid a possible surge in coronavirus infections in its overcrowded prisons.