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Indonesia articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

The Macbethian Tragedy Of Indonesian Democracy

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

The Macbethian Tragedy Of Indonesian Democracy

In Indonesia, youth are mourning the demise of democracy. Their vigil was a colorful gathering that devolved into violence on April 11th.

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

Indonesia’s Democracy To Be Worse Off After Jokowi 

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

Indonesia’s Democracy To Be Worse Off After Jokowi 

A postponement of Indonesia’s next elections as proposed by President Joko Widodo advisors could be harmful the country’s democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Indonesia’s Economics Democracy Turns Into Oligarchy

by DC Editors - February 28, 2022

Indonesia’s Economics Democracy Turns Into Oligarchy

In Indonesia, no different with Russia, the absence of free competition has given rise to its own economic pathology, namely oligarchy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Consolidating Indonesia’s Deteriorating Democracy

by DC Editors - June 12, 2021

Consolidating Indonesia’s Deteriorating Democracy

There are fears Indonesia’s democracy will slump further following a global trend of regimes restricting freedoms during the pandemic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Journalists in Indonesia whip up persecution of Gafatar religious movement

by DC Editors - August 23, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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