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Detained protester’s death raises prison neglect concerns

Politics 1 month ago

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Detained protester’s death raises prison neglect concerns

Alfarisi, a 21-year-old protester who was arrested following nationwide protests against economic hardship in August 2025, died at a detention center reportedly after suffering from a seizure.

Three arrested after viral demolition of elderly woman's home

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Three arrested after viral demolition of elderly woman's home

The video of Elina’s forced eviction recently went viral on social media, drawing widespread public outrage. The footage also reignited concerns that members of mass organizations are often hired to intimidate or extort individuals involved in land disputes.

NU declares end to internal leadership feud

Politics 1 month ago

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NU declares end to internal leadership feud

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chair Yahya Cholil Staquf asserted there are no changes to the organizational structure, while asserting that the group’s upcoming congress (Muktamar) in 2026 will become a forum to settle all differences between the conflicting parties.

Untangling the killing of Brig. Gen. Mallaby in revolutionary Surabaya

Academia 3 months ago

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Untangling the killing of Brig. Gen. Mallaby in revolutionary Surabaya

In Surabaya, an unknown assassin shot Brig. Gen. Aubertin Mallaby through the open window of his car and for 80 years the mystery has remained: who killed Mallaby?

Surabaya mayor starts inspecting buildings at 'pesantren'

Archipelago 3 months ago

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Surabaya mayor starts inspecting buildings at 'pesantren'

All pesantren which were registered with the Religious Affairs Ministry in Surabaya already had their IMBs but his office will renew their building permits in accordance with their latest conditions.

Whoosh, you are trapped

Editorial 4 months ago

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Whoosh, you are trapped

Regardless of official statements, the state budget has borne, and will continue to bear, the consequences of the initial miscalculation of the Jakarta-Bandung high speed railway.

The toxic truth of waste neglect

Editorial 4 months ago

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The toxic truth of waste neglect

The regulations about importing waste for raw industrial materials are still lenient, making Indonesia a recipient of waste materials that are not suitable for further processing.

Protesters set fire to regional council buildings in several provinces

Archipelago 5 months ago

Protesters set fire to regional council buildings in several provinces

National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said on Saturday the president ordered authorities to take firm action against protesters who violated laws.

Benowo waste-to-energy plant blamed for severe air pollution in Surabaya

Archipelago 6 months ago

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Benowo waste-to-energy plant blamed for severe air pollution in Surabaya

WALHI noted that between January and July 2023, the Surabaya Health Agency recorded over 174,000 cases of acute respiratory infections (ISPA) in the city, including more than 6,000 cases among infants.

Surabaya kicks off nighttime curfew sweeps for children

Archipelago 7 months ago

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Surabaya kicks off nighttime curfew sweeps for children

The measure aims to curb “negative behaviors” among youth, including “unsupervised socializing”, substance abuse and involvement in brawls.

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