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Student council subjected to intimidation, threats after criticising Prabowo-Gibran
Detik Jatim – October 28, 2024

Esti Widiyana, Surabaya – The Airlangga University (Unair) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Student Executive Council (BEM) criticised the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka in a satirical congratulatory flower board. This however turned into a polemic and three BEM management board members were suspended.

The flower board criticising the 8th president of Indonesia also resulted in FISIP BEM President Unair Tuffahati Ulamyah Bachtiar and several other BEM management board members being intimidated. But not from within the campus, but from outside.

Freezing of student council reflects return to the shadow of Suharto's New Order
CNN Indonesia – October 27, 2024

Surabaya – Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Emeritus Professor Dr. Hotman Siahaan from the Airlangga University (Unair) in Surabaya says he regrets the freezing of the Unair FISIP Student Executive Board (BEM).

The FISIP BEM was frozen by the Anair dean's office after it criticised the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka in a satirical congratulatory flower board.

Rights activists call on Prabowo to resolve armed conflict, violence in Papua
Jubi Papua – October 26, 2024

Theo Kelen, Jayapura – The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is being asked to push for a resolution to the armed conflict and violence in the land of Papua. Violence and armed conflicts in Papua can only be resolved through peaceful dialogue.

National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) Chairperson Atnike Nova Sigiro said Papua's special autonomy has been running for more than 20 years, but conflicts and violence are still prone to occur in the Papua. Conflict and violence have resulted in casualties on the part of civilians, the TNI (Indonesian Military) and Polri (Indonesian Police), as well as West Papua National Liberation Army combatants (TPNPB).

Student council faculty 'frozen' over satirical flower board criticising Prabowo
CNN Indonesia – October 26, 2024

Surabaya – The Airlangga University (Unair) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Student Executive Council (BEM) in Surabaya, East Java, has been frozen by the dean's office after making a satirical congratulatory message in the form a flower board marking the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Unair BEM FISIP President Tuffahati Ullayyah Bachtiar said that they received an email from the dean's office informing them that the BEM had been frozen on Friday afternoon October 25.

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Indigenous capital
Kompas.id – August 21, 2024

The celebration of the 79th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesian's Independence in the new capital city Nusantara (IKN) should be the initial milestone for the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples. The IKN region, which takes 252,660 hectares of land, must be a safe house for indigenous peoples.

Jokowi's apology
Kompas.id – August 9, 2024

The state of the nation address in the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace on August 1 was marked by a apology by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) for his shortcomings in leading Indonesia. Jokowi realised, as an ordinary human being, it was impossible to please all parties.

TNI Law revisions
Kompas. Id – June 19, 2024

As a civilian authority, the House of Representatives (DPR) should examine the public criticism and opposition that has developed, especially with regard to proposed revisions that are feared could see the return of ABRI's (the Armed Forces, now called TNI) dual socio-political role or dwi-fungsi.

Jokowi and Papua
Kompas.id – June 14, 2024

Since taking office in 2014 up until the end of the second period of his administration, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has showed a commitment to resolve Papua's problems through campaign promises, various different policies and 17 working visits.

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Amnesty doubts Prabowo's commitment to human rights after minister's remarks
CNN Indonesia – October 21, 2024

Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia doubts the human rights commitment of the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Anti-Terrorism Solidarity rally urges police to solve firebomb attack on Jubi media office
Suara Papua – October 20, 2024

Jayapura – Anti-Terrorism Solidarity (Solat) action coordinator Mesak Dogomo says that the terror attack on the Jubi media offices in Jayapura that occurred on October 16 cannot be treated lightly.

Kamisan action sends last letter to President Jokowi
Kompas.com – October 18, 2024

Vitorio Mantalean, Bagus Santosa, Jakarta – In the lead up to the end of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration, the Victim's Solidarity Network for Justice (JSKK) says it will stop sending letters to the president containing their hope that he will resolve cases of past gross human rights violations.

Protesters say Merauke food estate taking away indigenous Papuans right to life
Suara Papua – October 18, 2024

Elisa Sekenyap, Jayapura – The Merauke food and energy National Strategic Project (PSN) in South Papua is taking away indigenous Papuans right to life and worsening the environmental crisis.

After 10 years of Jokowi, people more afraid of talking politics, joining organisation
CNN Indonesia – October 17, 2024

Jakarta – The latest Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) survey has revealed an increase in the fear of most people feel about talking politics over the 10 years President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) administration.

TNI claim will use humanist approach in Papua food estate greeted with scepticism
Jubi Papua – October 16, 2024

Theo Kelen, Jayapura – The Indonesian Military Headquarters or Mabes TNI has stated that they will use a humanist approach in supporting national food security programs in the land of Papua, especially the 1 million hectare rice field National Strategic Project (PSN) in Merauke regency.