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Trial begins for 4 Indonesian service members charged over acid attack on activist

An Indonesian military court has opened the trial of four service members accused of carrying out an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Death of 14-year-old boy ‘struck in face by police helmet’ sparks anger and shock in Indonesia

The teenager was allegedly struck on the face by an officer’s tactical helmet

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law

Indonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Indonesian rights abuse compensation plan fans fears of impunity

Concerns compensation programme for victims of abuses from 1965 mass killings to Aceh conflict will hinder justice.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023

Indonesia stadium crush trial hit by claims of intimidation

Police were filmed heckling prosecutors at trial of five people, including three police officers, over Malang disaster.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

Indonesia’s bid to woo investors complicated by ‘sex ban’ code

Southeast Asian country’s businesses community is divided on how revised code will affect efforts to attract investment.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022

Indonesian soldiers get 7 months' jail for gay sex

Two Indonesian soldiers have been given a seven-month jail term for having gay sex, which is banned by the nation's military as "inappropriate behaviour".

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

Filep Karma: West Papuan independence campaigner found dead on beach

Friends of twice jailed human rights activist call for independent inquiry after body found in damaged wetsuit at Base G beach, Jayapura

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022

Indonesia mulls introduction of a ‘probationary’ death penalty

New version of criminal code says execution should be considered a ‘last resort’ but could delayed sentence be abusive?

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2022

The weekend stadium tragedy underscores the danger of watching soccer in Indonesia

The death of at least 125 people at a soccer match on Saturday is a tragic reminder that Indonesia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to attend a game.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022