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Politics 6 years ago
Jokowi vows country-wide protests will not derail reform agenda
As Jokowi prepares to be sworn in for a second five-year term later this month, he’s facing an early test of his authority with plans to overhaul the nation’s criminal code spawning violent protests. The wide-ranging legislation, which among other things would infringe on gay rights, limit free speech and punish sex out of marriage, is seen by critics as a threat to Indonesia’s democracy and foreign investment.
National 6 years ago
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Advocacy groups report police’s handling of protesters to human rights commission
According to reports received by LBH Jakarta, the relatives of 73 people arrested during the Sept. 30 protests still do not know their whereabouts, while the organization also believes 26 people arrested during the Sept. 24 and 25 protests remain in detention.
City 6 years ago
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Police detain high schoolers in 'chaotic protest'. KPAI says most 'clueless' about the issues
The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) says that most students were unaware of the issues behind the protest, and that some had simply been lured into taking a "trip to Jakarta".
Editorial 6 years ago
End brutality
Apparently the former militaristic characteristics of the National Police are still ingrained among officers despite a new generation having been recruited. This perhaps reflects a wider society that is still used to bullying; but the police are supposed to be the institution that has special training in keeping the peace, while they hold the state authority to use lethal force.
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