Indonesia

Presidential elections on February 14, 2024 were won by Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, a retired general implicated in a 1983 massacre in East Timor and other grave abuses over many years. The government has failed to stop militant Islamist groups from threatening religious minorities. The authorities continue to use overbroad and vague laws to intimidate critics of the government. Hundreds of discriminatory regulations imposed by local authorities over the past two decades continue to impact minorities and women, including the blasphemy law, the house of worship regulation, provisions targeting LGBT people, and rules requiring women to wear the hijab. The military and police forces have continued to engage in serious human rights violations with impunity. West Papua remains severely restricted for foreign media and rights monitors.

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Asia

May 29, 2025
News Release
Indonesia: Renewed Fighting Threatens West Papua Civilians
Asia

May 27, 2025
Dispatches
France-Indonesia Strategic Partnership Shouldn’t Neglect Rights

Bénédicte Jeannerod

France Director

Meenakshi Ganguly

Deputy Asia Director
Free Speech

May 8, 2025
Dispatches
Indonesian Court Restricts Criminal Defamation Lawsuits

Andreas Harsono

Indonesia Researcher

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September 18, 2024 Report

“If It’s Not Racism, What Is It?”

Discrimination and Other Abuses Against Papuans in Indonesia
July 21, 2022 Report

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May 9, 2025 Letter

Letter to Prime Minister Albanese Regarding Upcoming visit to Indonesia
April 22, 2025 News Release

Indonesia: Increasing Attacks on the Media

Journalists Face Threats, Police Beatings, Travel Restrictions
March 19, 2025 News Release

Indonesia: Proposed Military Law Amendments Threaten Rights

Returning Soldiers to Civilian Roles Would Be Huge Setback for Post-Soeharto Democracy
February 25, 2025 Dispatches

Indonesian Catholic Group Wields Blasphemy Law in Land Dispute

Case Brought Against Critic of Mass Eviction of Indigenous Community
February 4, 2025 Dispatches

Indonesia Considers Amnesty for Imprisoned Papuans

Thousands Jailed, Facing Charges under Laws Denying Peaceful Expression
January 29, 2025 News Release

Indonesia: Rights Recommendations for President Prabowo

Promote, Protect Freedoms of Religion, Speech, Association
January 27, 2025 Commentary

The shared struggles of India, Indonesia are a chance to push for human rights at home and abroad

As the popular leaders of two giant Asian democracies, Narendra Modi and President Prabowo must use their goodwill to counter hate and violence.
January 16, 2025 Commentary

Asia's 'people power' alive and kicking amid disturbing global currents

Human rights and rule of law are a foundation for growth and stability – not a diversion from it
January 16, 2025 News Release

Indonesia: Prabowo Presidency Raises Rights Concerns

Declining Religious Freedom; Persistent Discrimination in West Papua
December 19, 2024 Commentary

ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.