Indonesia
Protests erupt in Indonesia over administration’s attempts to bypass constitution

Protesters claim that proposed revisions to election regulations favor family members of influential individuals, including President Joko Widodo’s son, in upcoming local elections

Amrus Natalsya: The last, farewell and thank you

Amrus’s passing marks the final chapter of making artwork that served his people and an Indonesia whose revolution never saw its completion

Millions on the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia for Palestine

This past weekend saw massive actions of solidarity with Palestine, one of the largest was in Jakarta, Indonesia

The Indonesian Hospital in Gaza bears proof of the friendship between Indonesian and Palestinian people

Amid Israeli attacks and fuel shortages, the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza stands as an example of international solidarity

“Don’t vote for a kidnapper!”: Indonesians demand justice and an end to impunity

The legacy of the bloody Suharto dictatorship and its victims still marks political life in Indonesia, especially as the country gears up for elections in early 2024

Indonesian socialists express solidarity with Palestine

Progressive and socialist organizations in Indonesia issue a joint statement in support of Palestine, call for actions

Indonesian court convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans

The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates

International Union of Left Publishers (IULP) condemns Indonesia’s criminalization of Marxism

A group of left publishers from across the world published this statement to condemn the new Indonesian criminal code which specifically outlaws Marxism

Indonesians prepare for struggle amid re-introduction of anti-worker Omnibus law

With recent controversial changes to the legislative process, it is widely believed that Indonesian President Jokowi will push through the controversial legislation in the coming days

Thousands hit the streets against re-introduction of omnibus law in Indonesia

Trade unions have argued that the law would undermine hard fought protections for job security, minimum wages, paid leaves and severance pay.

Protestors demanding freedom for political prisoners in West Papua face arrests and violence

As demands for the release of Papuan pro-independence activist Victor Yeimo grow in Indonesia, protesters are facing repression and mass arrests. Yeimo, general secretary of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), was arrested earlier this month for his role in the anti-racism protests of 2019.

West Papua protests
Papuan protesters attacked and arrested for demanding pro-independence leader’s release

Victor Yeimo, a pro-independence leader, was arrested under charges of treason earlier this month for his role in the anti-racism Papuan protests of 2019. Civil society groups and West Papuan activists have been demanding his release ever since