Indonesia & Amnesty International

Indonesia: The parliament of Indonesia>>> passed revisions to its national police law, allowing active police officers to hold civilian government posts, which critics argue is a step towards authoritarianism and contradicts a previous Constitutional Court ruling.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International>>>, through its representative Haeril Halim, criticized the law amendment, viewing it as a sign of authoritarianism that uses defense and security forces to support those in power.

Indonesia: Indonesia is the Muslim-majority nation where Indonesia — Aceh is located. Its secular central government granted Indonesia — Aceh the right to implement religious law, which has led to international criticism regarding human rights.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International Indonesia condemned the public caning in Indonesia — Aceh as a human rights violation, highlighting the cruel, inhumane, and degrading nature of the punishment.

Indonesia: Indonesia's central government granted Indonesia — Aceh the right to implement Shariah law as part of a peace deal. While the national criminal code does not regulate homosexuality, the central government cannot strike down Indonesia — Aceh's Shariah law, leading to international criticism regarding human rights.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International issued a statement calling the caning a 'disturbing act of state-sanctioned discrimination and cruelty,' highlighting human rights concerns.

Indonesia: Indonesia is the country undergoing the massive restructuring of its state-owned enterprises. The closures aim to improve efficiency and reduce corruption but may cause short-term economic disruption and affect the country's fiscal and investment climate.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International is referenced for its Corruption Perceptions Index, which gave Indonesia a low score of 34 out of 100. This highlights the corruption context that motivates the restructuring, but the organization itself is not directly affected.

Indonesia: Indonesia urged Israel to release all detained activists and confirmed its nationals were aboard the flotilla, condemning the interception.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International has accused Israel of implementing an apartheid system and highlighted evidence of torture in Israeli prisons, contributing to the international criticism.

Indonesia: Indonesia called on Israel to release activists and ensure their safety.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International demanded a thorough investigation into the events at Bilbao airport involving the Basque police and returning Freedom Flotilla Coalition activists.

Indonesia: Indonesia has introduced a social media ban for minors.

Amnesty International: Urged governments to focus on banning harmful features rather than blanket bans.

Amnesty International: Amnesty International has condemned the public flogging in Indonesia — Aceh, describing it as cruel, inhuman, and degrading.