News • 14 Mar 2026

Commission III of the DPR Urges Police to Thoroughly Investigate the Attack on Kontras Activist Andrie Yunus

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The DPR urges the police to thoroughly investigate the acid attack case on KontraS activist. The victim suffered serious burns. Security guarantees for human rights defenders?

News • 02 Mar 2026

Constitutional Court Revokes the Phrase “Indirectly” in Article 21 of the Anti-Corruption Law

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The Constitutional Court declared the phrase “directly or indirectly” in Article 21 of the Corruption Law unconstitutional because it has the potential to become a rubber article for obstruction of justice.

News • 27 Feb 2026

Riva Siahaan, Former President Director of Pertamina, Sentenced to 9 Years in Corruption Case

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Jakarta Corruption Court sentences Riva Siahaan (former Director of Pertamina Patra Niaga) to 9 years in prison related to corruption in crude oil management 2018-2023.

News • 03 Feb 2026

The Selection Committee of the Supreme Court Passes 10 Constitutional Court Judge Candidates to Replace Anwar Usman, Final Results Targeted for Early March

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The Selection Committee of the Supreme Court passed 10 Constitutional Court judge candidates to replace Anwar Usman. The target for the final selection results is early March. Check the names of the candidates!

News • 07 Apr 2026

Head of the National Narcotics Board Encourages a Ban on Vapes in the Bill on Narcotics, Highlights the Discovery of Narcotic Substances in Liquids

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The Head of the National Narcotics Board proposes a ban on vapes in the Bill on Narcotics due to the discovery of narcotic substances in liquids. Etomidate is now included in narcotics category II.

News • 05 Apr 2026

Attorney General's Office Pulls Karo District Attorney and Staff Following Amsal Sitepu Case Polemic

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The Attorney General's Office has withdrawn the Karo District Attorney, Head of Special Crimes Section, and public prosecutors handling the Amsal Sitepu case for clarification and internal examination.

News • 08 Mar 2026

Iran Has Already Chosen a New Supreme Leader, but His Name Has Not Been Announced

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Iran's Assembly of Experts is said to have chosen a new supreme leader to replace Ali Khamenei. However, until now, the name of the elected figure has not been officially announced.

Editorial • 19 Mar 2026

The State Must Not Hide Behind Uniforms

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The Andrie Yunus case is not merely a matter of persecution. This is a test for Indonesian Legal Literacy (rule of law), the protection of human rights defenders, and the courage to penetrate impunity in cases involving state apparatus.

Editorial • 14 Mar 2026

Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Must Not Be Allowed

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Attacks on human rights defenders are a threat to democracy. The state is obliged to thoroughly investigate, protect victims, and guarantee the safety of activists.

News • 22 Feb 2026

Brimob Personnel Suspected in the Case of a 14-Year-Old Student Who Died in Tual, Police Promise a Transparent Process

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Brimob personnel are suspects in the case of the death of a student in Tual. The police promise a transparent process. Subject to the Child Protection Law & Criminal Code.