Natalius Pigai

Human Rights Minister: Indonesia’s Democracy Index Decline Reflects Jokowi Era, Not Prabowo

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Human Rights Minister, Natalius Pigai, responded to findings from The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which reported a decline in Indonesia’s Democracy Index. He emphasized that the EIU’s assessment reflects governance under former President Joko Widodo, not the current administration of President Prabowo Subianto. “This data measures the decline in democracy in 2024, … Read more

Indonesian Govt to Cut Amnesty-Eligible Prisoners from 44,000 to 19,000

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian government will reduce the number of potential amnesty or legal pardon prisoner candidates. Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas revealed that only 19,000 prisoners will receive amnesty, decreased from the previous number of 44,000 people. Supratman said that the initial figure jointly set by the Ministry of Immigration and Penitentiary … Read more

Minister Natalius Pigai Warns Pardoned Inmates Against Creating Instability After Release

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister Human Rights Natalius Pigai has asked approximately 44,000 inmates who will receive amnesty from the government to provide suggestions and ideas for the country. He urges them not to create instability after being released. “After their freedom, do not create instability. Create peace, sell ideas, fight at the level of ideas,” … Read more