Fuel rise seen as economic necessity brings huge popular protests as Indonesia President risks all
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Indonesia Proceeds With Fuel Hike Amid Protest
Large protests continue against planned price rise but Indonesia proceeds with fuel hike program
Democratic Giant Indonesia Sees Fuel Protests
Political storm erupts over economic plans as Indonesia sees fuel protests post subsidy reduction
Democracy Making Gains in Muslim World
Muslim countries like Pakistan and Malaysia show democracy making gains and has attraction
Indonesia President Takes Charge of Political Party
Democracy and largest Muslim nation’s future depends on strong elections as Indonesia President takes charge of party
Indonesia Ruling Party Chairman Resigns From Corruption
Massive political corruption scandal rocks nation as Indonesia ruling party Chairman resigns
Indonesia Anti-Graft Body Making Waves Against Corruption
Massive democracy saw public outrage against corrupt enabling strong Indonesia anti-graft body
Nike Accused of Paying Indonesia Workers Under Minimum Wage
Indonesia’s massive population, growing economy, functioning democracy tested in scandal
Indonesia Protesters Seek Dismissal of Scandal Chief
Indonesia has created a more representative government through election reform – Many Indonesia protesters seek dismissal of reforms and power structure
Powerful Indonesia Tycoon Fights Political Controversy
Powerful Indonesia Tycoon: Largest Muslim democracy witnesses controversies around wealthy tycoon