#victims of violence

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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 ...

Benjina slavery case sheds light on other crimes

The alleged slavery case by the Thai firm PT Pusaka Benjina Resource (PBR), based in Aru Island, Maluku province, has ...

Indonesia and Jordan condemn ISIS

Indonesia and Jordan voiced their condemnation for the atrocities committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ...

Indonesian human rights advocates condemn execution of drug convicts

Indonesias National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and several other non-governmental organizations condemn ...

Kontras criticizes Indonesian government over death penalty decision

A non-governmental organization has criticized the government over its decision to execute six narcotic convicts on ...

Police chief candidacy feared to hinder corruption eradication efforts

Commissioner General Budi Gunawans appointment as a candidate for the National Police (Polri) chief is feared to pose ...

242 of new parliament members have tarnished records: Kontras

The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) said it surveys found many of the new members of ...

Ten thousands ready to file lawsuit against Indonesia pilkada law

Ten thousand people have submitted a power of attorney which would be used to file a lawsuit against the ...

Indonesians collect donations to provide aid to Gaza residents

Indonesia, a staunch supporter of Palestinians in their struggle for independence, has been prompt in demonstrating ...

21 NGOs support calls for audit of Indonesian election survey institutes

Twenty-one non-governmental organizations have expressed their support to calls for an audit of survey institutes that ...

Kontras Calls for Fact-finding Team on Israeli Aggression in Gaza

The Commission for Missing People and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has urged the Indonesian government to establish a ...

Satinah finally escapes beheading in saudi arabia

Convicted Indonesian migrant worker Satinah, facing beheading for murder in Saudi Arabia, was finally freed from the ...

Jakarta to build shelter for street children, victims of violence

The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to build shelters for street children and victims of violence in 2014, said ...

Kontras calls for protection for minority shiite community

An outspoken non-governmental organization (NGO) urges the government to provide protection for the minority Shiite ...