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Collection of activists news, found 915 news.

Muhammadiyah can act as driver for nation`s progress: President

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has expressed hope that the Muhammadiyah Muslim Organization in Indonesia can act as a ...

Antigraft agency needs to remain strong to fight rampant corruption

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been entrusted by the Indonesian public to fight rampant corruption ...

KPK`s authority must not be absolute: VP Kalla

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leaders must not have absolute authority, and therefore, a revision of Law ...

2,000 couples attend largest mass wedding in Gaza

A total of 2,000 brides and grooms gathered on Sunday in the Gaza city in what could be the largest ever mass ...

Nepal moves to protect children from traffickers after quake

Nepal banned children from travelling without parents or approved guardians on Tuesday in an unprecedented move ...

Government probes human rights violations cases of 1998 riots

The Indonesian government has investigated cases of human rights violations that took place during the riots in May ...

Mary Jane`s case draws sympathy from Indonesian NGOs

The legal case involving Filipino migrant worker Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso has drawn significant attention, particularly ...

Indonesia's Second Batch Executions Trigger Strong Reactions Overseas

Despite pressures and appeals from various quarters at home as well as overseas, Indonesia went ahead and executed ...

Forest Preservation Crucial for Survival of Orang Rimba

Forest and Sumatras Orang Rimba tribe are inseparable, and they could not survive without each other. For the ...

NGO activists` arrest to be reported to Human Rights Commission

The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) will report to the Human Rights National Commission (Komnas HAM) about ...

Activists to rehabilitate coral reefs in Tikus Island, Bengkulu

Several students and environmental activists of the Youth Care Forum from Bengkulu (FPPB) will undertake a coral reef ...

Maarif disappointed over political parties` stance on Jakarta mystery funds

A noted Indonesian national figure, Syafii Maarif, has expressed disappointment over political parties stance on ...

Jokowi Under Pressure To Appoint Untainted Police Chief

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has the prerogative right to appoint a national police chief of his choice, but it ...

"I am ready for being detained", Bambang Widjojanto

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Commissioner Bambang Widjojanto said he was ready for being detained after ...

Police probing Abraham Samad`s alleged political ambition

Police began probing into alleged political meetings between Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) ...