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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.

Prominent Indonesian Musicians Rally Against Music Bill

By DC Editors - February 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indonesian Musicians Rally Against Music Bill

More than 200 Indonesian musicians rally against music bill being considered in the legislature that they say could limit freedom of expression.

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

More Papuan Political Activists Being Held in Prison by Indonesia

By DC Editors - February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

More Papuan Political Activists Being Held in Prison by Indonesia

Indonesian authorities should release and drop treason charges against three Papuan activists for peaceful advocacy in the Papua mining town of Timika.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Political Dissidents

Papuans Get Independence Petition to UN Despite Obstacles

By DC Editors - February 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

Papuans Get Independence Petition

Activists in Indonesia’s mountainous jungle-clad Papua region risked imprisonment collect 1.8 million signatures for petition calling for self-determination

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, United Nations

Why Indonesian Millennials See Not Voting as Real Option

By DC Editors - January 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

For Indonesian Millennials, Abstentions Are an Appealing Option

Two months ahead of Indonesian presidential election, youths of the country are worried and many fear they may choose a growing option: non-voting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

Ex-Jakarta Governor Convicted of Blasphemy Free After Nearly Two Years

By DC Editors - January 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ex-Jakarta Governor Convicted of Blasphemy Free After Nearly Two Years

The former governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of Indonesian capital of Jakarta is free after spending nearly two years in prison on a blasphemy conviction.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Religion and Democracy, Worldwide Corruption

Indonesian Presidential Debate Highlights Disagreements

By DC Editors - January 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indonesian Presidential Debate

Indonesia’s presidential debate highlights disagreements from corruption, bureaucratic system to combating terrorism, but also, showing lots of similarities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Political Debates

Indonesian Presidential Candidates Spar Over Corruption

By DC Editors - January 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indonesian Presidential Candidates Spar Over Corruption

Indonesian Presidential candidates spar over corruption in debate focused on terrorism, human rights, corruption, and law and order.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Worldwide Corruption

Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission Relies on Public Solidarity

By DC Editors - January 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is a vital pillar of rule of law and anti-corruption in Indonesia, Transparency International affirmed.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, Worldwide Corruption

Palm Oil Lobby Utilizing Tobacco and Alcohol Lobby Tactics

By DC Editors - January 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

WHO Study Likens Palm Oil Lobbying to Tobacco, Alcohol Industries

Palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to those of the alcohol and tobacco industries to influence research into the health effects of its product.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Indonesia, Malaysia, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Worldwide Corruption

Prabowo and Joko Widodo Battle for Indonesian Presidency Again

By DC Editors - December 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

Prabowo Charges On in Second Indonesian Presidential Campaign

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo seems to be following the playbook of U.S. President Trump as he mounts his second campaign for the top office.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

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