Chronology of Police Arresting Trisakti University Students Following 27th Anniversary of Reform Era

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Director Usman Hamid said that 15 Trisakti University students were still being held by the police this morning, Friday, May 23, 2025. Usman said that the 15 Trisakti students were still being held even though on Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025, there was news that the investigation would be completed. … Read more

Indonesia Crackdown: Amnesty Exposes Free Speech Suppression

Indonesia Faces Scrutiny Over Human Rights Record Indonesia’s human rights record in 2024 has come under fire,with allegations of suppressed free speech,targeting of journalists and activists,and the use of spyware against dissidents. Amnesty international’s annual report paints a concerning picture of the state of civil liberties in the Southeast Asian nation. Crackdown on Protests Public … Read more

Amnesty International Indonesia Pushes Govt to Suspend All Death Penalty Executions

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has called on the government to suspend all executions and commute sentences of all death row inmates. The human rights organization said Indonesia’s stance on the death penalty remains unchanged, despite no executions occurring in recent years.  “We urge law enforcement in Indonesia to follow the global trend by officially … Read more

Muslim transgender TikToker jailed for blasphemy over ‘Jesus, cut your hair’ remark; Who is Ratu Thalisa?

Seems like you can go to jail even for suggesting a haircut!An Indonesian social media influencer has been subjected to that fate! What was the sin? Ratu Thalisa ended up suggesting that Jesus should cut his hair.In a live broadcast on October 2, 2024, Thalisa held up a picture of Jesus Christ and said, “You … Read more