Usman Hamid

Death of 14-year-old boy ‘struck in face by police helmet’ sparks anger and shock in Indonesia

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An Indonesian teenager died after allegedly being hit with a police officer’s tactical helmet, sparking outrage over what human rights groups describe as an “extrajudicial killing”. Arianto Tawakal, 14, was allegedly assaulted by a police officer in Maluku province. The police officer claimed he was monitoring illegal street racing. The family denied the allegations that … Read more

Indonesia Crackdown: Amnesty Exposes Free Speech Suppression

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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