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.
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The Perils of Out-Of-Country Voting: The Case of Indonesia
Indonesians, living overseas like me, were astonished on 11 April 2019, by the discovery of pre-marked ballots in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Favored for Re-election
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, facing Gen. Prabowo Subianto in a rematch, is widely expected to win a second term when Indonesians go to the polls.
Islam Underlines Indonesian Election But that Doesn’t Make it a Threat
Former Gen. Prabowo Subianto backed by firebrand Islamic clerics and nationalists face stiff competition with incumbent President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo.
Indonesian Presidential Race Heats up Around Human Rights
Mugiyanto remembers how the event that nearly cost him his life unfolded in March 1998.At that time, he was a 25-year-old student at Gajah Mada University.
Indonesian President’s Lead Over Election Rival Cut in New Survey
A new Indonesian election survey shows President Joko Widodo’s big lead over his challenger, retired general Prabowo Subianto, is narrowing.
Indonesia Guilty Verdict in Case About WhatsApp Messages is Mistake
Indonesia’s Judiciary Commission should review the prosecution of Saidah Saleh Syamlan for criminal defamation in the Surabaya district court.
Indonesian Rights Activist Arrest is Reminder of Authoritarian Past
Arrest of Indonesian rights activist, member of Amnesty International Indonesia, and Jakarta State University lecturer, is reminder of authoritarian past.
Facebook Prohibits Foreign-Funded Ads in Indonesia Election
Facebook says it will not allow foreign-funded advertisements for an upcoming presidential election in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy.
Forest Fires Highlight Indonesian President’s Campaign Gaffe
Indonesian forest fires through peat land, just two days after President Joko Widodo incorrectly claimed there’d been no fires for several years.