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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Indonesia.​ ​​According to Freedom House, "Presidents and vice presidents can serve up to two five-year terms, and all legislators also serve five-year terms as decades of reform have brought progress". Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Journalists in Indonesia whip up persecution of Gafatar religious movement

By DC Editors - August 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Journalists in Indonesia whip up persecution of Gafatar religious movement

Persecution of the Gafatar religious movement in Indonesia has been rife. Sadly, journalists are contributing to this through their reporting of a story.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Indonesia, Journalism and Free Speech, Religion and Democracy

Prominent Indonesian News Magazine Tempohas Reported to Police

By DC Editors - June 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

Prominent Indonesian News Magazine Reported to Police

A former officer in Indonesia’s special forces has filed a complaint with the country’s press council and police against prominent news magazine Tempo.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Clashes in Jakarta in Wake of President Joko’s Reelection

By DC Editors - May 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Clashes in Jakarta in Wake of Election

Indonesian President Joko says he will not tolerate anyone disturbing the country’s democratic process, after deadly clashes .

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Indonesia

Critics of Indonesian President Face Treason Charges

By DC Editors - May 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Critics of Indonesian President Face Treason Charges

The lead-up to the May 22 official announcement of the results of the Indonesian presidential and legislative elections has been colored by disbelief.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Deaths of More Than 300 Indonesian Election Officials Lead to Talks on Reform

By DC Editors - April 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

Deaths of More Than 300 Indonesian Election Officials Lead to Talks on Reform

Umar Madi is among more than 300 election officials who have reportedly died of exhaustion-related illnesses which has led to talks on reform.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Election History, Election Methods, Indonesia

Indonesia’s 2019 Elections Have Killed Over 270 Electoral Staff

By DC Editors - April 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indonesia's 2019 Elections Have Killed Over 270 Electoral Staff

Ten days after Indonesia held the world’s biggest single-day elections, more than 270 election staff have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Papuans Challenge Indonesian Rule at Country’s Highest Court

By DC Editors - April 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Papuans Challenge Indonesian Rule at Country's Highest Court

Lawyers are challenging Indonesia’s incorporation of volatile Papua region into its territory in 1969 with a judicial review at the country’s highest court.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Sandiaga Emerges From Defeat in Indonesia as Presidential Material

By DC Editors - April 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Sandiaga Emerges From Defeat in Indonesian Election as Presidential Material

As Indonesia’s presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto stood on stage claiming a victory in this year’s general elections that few could believe.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Indigenous People Will Lose No Matter Who Wins Indonesian Election

By DC Editors - April 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indigenous People Will Lose No Matter Who Wins Indonesian Election

On Wednesday, Indonesians go to the polls to determine their next president, no matter who wins, Indigenous people will lose.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indigenous and Democracy, Indonesia

Indonesia’s Widodo Declares Victory in Presidential Poll

By DC Editors - April 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indonesia's Widodo Declares Victory in Presidential Poll

Indonesian President Joko says he won re-election after receiving an estimated 54% of vote, backtracking on an earlier vow to wait for official results.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

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