Indonesia

October 2026

News/Indonesia
Suara Metropolitan – October 13, 2026

Palembang – Student protesters who are members of student organisations including the Cipayung groups, such as the Indonesian National Students Movement (GMNI), the Muhammadiyah Students Association (IMM) and the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (

Analysis/Indonesia
Kompas.id – October 12, 2026

Hidayat Salam – The Shadow Cabinet in collaboration with the Centre of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has provided critical notes on the first two years of the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President

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Sindo News – October 6, 2026

Riyan Rizki Roshali, Jakarta – The social and political affairs coordinator for the University of Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI), Hafidz Hernanda, was allegedly assaulted by unidentified individuals (OTK) while riding his motorcycle in the Tebet area of South Jakarta

Analysis/Indonesia
Kompas.com – October 5, 2026

Fika Nurul Ulya, Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto carried out a cabinet reshuffle last week on Thursday October 1 in which officials from the President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo era were seen being shifted rather than completely removed from the circle of power.

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Kompas.com – October 5, 2026

Ridho Danu Prasetyo, Abdul Haris Maulana, Jakarta – Students affiliated with the All-Indonesia Student Executive Council (BEM SI) Alliance held a protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Central Jakarta on Monday October 5.

Statements/Indonesia
YLBHI Press Release – October 5, 2026

Jakarta – A grand ceremony was held in East Jakarta to mark the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) themed "A TNI Strong with the People, An Indonesia that is Sovereign, Just and Prosperous ".

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Kompas.com – October 4, 2026

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Nawir Arsyad Akbar, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Agrarian Justice has condemned the inauguration of Police Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo as Head of the National Agrarian Reform Agency (BRAN).

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CNN Indonesia – October 3, 2026

Jakarta – Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy External Coordinator Andrie Yunus is reported to be in reasonably good condition and is continuing to adapt to the injuries he sustained after being doused with acid by soldiers from the Indonesian Mili

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CNN Indonesia – October 1, 2026

Surabaya – The atmosphere in front of Malang City Hall suddenly fell silent on Thursday evening October 1.

Statements/Indonesia
Walhi Press Release – October 1, 2026

Jakarta – The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) says that the expansion of data centres for AI could trigger water crises in various regions if the government continues to prioritise digital investment without specific regulations ensuring the protection of water sources and the environment.