There are fears Indonesia’s democracy will slump further following a global trend of regimes restricting freedoms during the pandemic.
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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
Persecution of the Gafatar religious movement in Indonesia has been rife. Sadly, journalists are contributing to this through their reporting of a story.
Prominent Indonesian News Magazine Tempohas 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.
Clashes in Jakarta in Wake of President Joko’s Reelection
Indonesian President Joko says he will not tolerate anyone disturbing the country’s democratic process, after deadly clashes .
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.
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.
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
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.
Sandiaga Emerges From Defeat in Indonesia 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.
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.