#political rights

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Maluku Southernmost Islanders Yearn for Autonomy

Located in the southernmost part of Indonesia`s Maluku province are outlying islands, including Lirang, Wetar, Kisar, ...

The Fall of Egyptian Democracy

Yet another revolution shook Egypt. Only two years after the revolution against Mobarak, Egyptians flooded streets ...

Violence against Shiite muslims in Sampang condemned

Various parties including NGOs, politicians, ministers and the president have condemned the latest violence against ...

Aceh voters go to polling stations in peace

Thousands of people in all districts across the Indonesian westernmost province of Aceh went to the polling stations ...

Rights body to field monitoring team in Aceh

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) plans to field four teams to monitor the people of Aceh in ...

Retired military personnel must stay away from practical politics

Retired military personnel are urged to remain neutral and avoid getting involved in practical politics, political ...

ASEAN committed to giving wider access to disabled people

Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Wardana said ASEAN was committed to providing wider access to people with disabilities ...

Amnesty Int`l urges RI to protect Shiite minority

Amnesty International has urged the Indonesian government to provide protection for hundreds of Shiites who have been ...

Rights development must be balanced with welfare improvement

Vice President Boediono said respect or enforcement of human rights must go hand in hand with improvement of the ...

AI sends letter to RI home affairs minister on Ahmadiyah

Amnesty International (AI) has sent an open letter to Indonesia`s home affairs minister to convey its concern over ...

UN chief praises women`s voting right in S.Arabia

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed as an "important step" on Thursday an announcement by Saudi Arabia that ...

Egyptian envoy thanks Indonesia for democratic lessons

Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Ahmed El Kewaisny thanked Indonesia as a helpful partner in sharing its experience in ...