Tag: Indonesia
Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua claim responsibility for deadly ambush
The rebels in Papua, who have waged a fierce insurgency against Indonesian security forces for decades, have stepped up attacks recently
Inside Indonesia’s Islamic boarding school for deaf children
The Islamic boarding school is one of a handful that offer religious education for deaf students in the Muslim-majority country
Southeast Asian MPs call on Indonesia to give voice to Global...
The legislators urged Indonesia to bring to the table "issues that particularly affect the region" at the G20 Summit in November
Singapore denies entry to ‘extremist’ Indonesian preacher
Abdul Somad Batubara arrived in Singapore on Monday on a ferry from the neighboring Indonesian island of Batam
Indonesians celebrate Vesak at world’s largest Buddhist temple
Celebrations included prayers and meditation, collecting holy water and the release of flying lanterns symbolizing the letting go of negativity
Indonesians flock to their hometowns for Eid celebrations
Toll roads, train stations, bus terminals and seaports are brimming with people excited about the yearly homecoming journey
Indonesia passes long-awaited sexual violence bill
Activists largely welcomed the law as a step forward for the country but said it could have been more far-reaching
Strong quakes shake Indonesia, Philippines but cause no damage
Officials in both countries said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and there was no tsunami threat from either quake
Indonesian militant jailed for 15 years over 2002 Bali bombings
Zulkarnaen set up a special JI cell and was described as a "key asset" because of his experience in camps in Afghanistan and the Philippines
Indonesia rejects Rohingya refugees, sends stricken boat to Malaysia
At least 100 mostly women and children aboard a wooden vessel said to be taking on water were denied refuge