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Supreme Court, Judicial Commission urged to examine appeal in acid attack case
Kompas.com – September 5, 2026
Tria Sutrisna, Bilal Ramadhan, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform is urging the Supreme Court (MA) and the Judicial Commission (KY) to examine the entire legal process, including the recent appeal court ruling in the case of the acid attack on Andrie Yunus.

The Coalition is demanding that the examination be conducted seriously, openly and accountably. The examination must include the basis for reducing the sentences and reversing the dismissals of two Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers involved in the case.
Government's rights body allocated budget of 0 rupiah for investigations
CNN Indonesia – September 2, 2026
Jakarta – The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) believes that the 2027 budget allocation is not sufficient to carry out the institution's duties as mandated by law, one of which is investigating cases of alleged gross human rights violations.

In fact, the budget allocation for investigating alleged gross human rights cases is 0 rupiah in 2027.
Rights groups highlight deployment of mysterious group at August 27 demos
Kompas.com – September 1, 2026
Thalita Dewanty, Andi Muttya, Keteng Pangerang, Jakarta – The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) has reported findings regarding alleged irregularities in the handling of the demonstrations on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28.

TAUD highlighted the deployment of a mysterious group of people wearing white headbands, which allegedly was deliberately manipulated and facilitated by authorities to attack demonstrators and the general public.
Rights groups allege procedural violations in handling August 27 demos
Kompas.com – September 1, 2026
Thalita Dewanty, Andi Muttya, Keteng Pangerang, Jakarta – The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) and the Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) have highlighted allegations of excessive use of force by police in handling the demonstrations in Jakarta on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28.

The large-scale deployment of tactical vehicles and the use of tear gas, which is considered to have violated procedures, are suspected to be the main triggers for the escalation of tensions leading to the burning of public facilities in the Slipi area of West Jakarta.
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World peace
Kompas.id – August 15, 2026
The government is in damage control after a 69-page academic paper has gone viral that lists President Prabowo Subianto as one of its authors, and argues that the country's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program should receive the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
The unemployed
Kompas.id – August 15, 2026
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported last week that the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.65 percent in May, the lowest since 1994. Experts however say the real challenge is creating higher-quality jobs and ensuring university graduates possess the skills employers need.
The mirror doesn't lie
Kompas.id – August 8, 2026
Responding to the latest Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) survey which found that public satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto’s performance had fallen to 51.1 percent, a Tempo English editorial commented that "in politics, polls are like mirrors. Some use them to groom their image, while others choose to shatter the glass when the reflection turns unpleasant".
Black Dutchman
Kompas.id – August 1, 2026
The Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) has condemned President Prabowo Subianto's statement equating journalists, observers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the term "londo ireng" (Black Dutchman).
Report from Korea
Kompas.id – August 1, 2026
President Prabowo Subianto's flagship Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) program is currently in the spotlight in the South Korean media with a KBS World TV broadcast featuring different aspects of the program, including the budget size, supply chain readiness, food distribution mechanisms and maintaining food quality before students receive it.
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Amnesty says Constitutional Court ruling on insulting president inconsistent
Media Indonesia – August 19, 2026

M Ilham Ramadhan Avisena – Amnesty International Indonesia (AII) believes the Constitutional Court's (MK) ruling regarding the article on insulting the president and vice president still poses a threat to freedom of expression.

Reclaim Independence student protest in Jakarta blocked by police
Kompas.com – August 18, 2026

Student protesters say that as many as 24 bus drivers were threatened and intimidated so they would not transport University of Indonesia Student Executive Council (BEM UI) protesters to the Hotel Indonesia (HI) traffic circle in Central Jakarta on Tuesday August 18.

Shadow Cabinet, academics attend Independence Day event with Kendang farmers
Tribunnews.com – August 17, 2026

Mazka Hauzan Naufal, Pati – The 81st Indonesian Independence Day commemorations took place in a solemn atmosphere at Omah Kendeng in Sukolilo district, Pati regency, Central Java, on Monday August 17.

KNPB and TPNPB declare their rejection of the 1962 New York Agreement
Jubi Papua – August 15, 2026

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) and the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) have declared their political stance against the New York Agreement signed by the Indonesian and Dutch governments 64 years ago, on August

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YLBHI Press Release – August 14, 2026

In his State of the Nation address before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD) on August 14, President Prabowo Subianto stated that his administration had im

Intellectuals issue manifesto to realise an Indonesia as envision by the Constitution
Kompas.com – August 13, 2026

Nawir Arsyad Akbar, Jakarta – The Interdisciplinary Intellectual Forum (FIAD), comprising professors, intellectuals, experts and activists, has delivered a manifesto expressing concerns over various problems in Indonesia.