Statements and Press Releases

October 2026

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – October 23, 2026

In response to the use of excessive force and violence by security personnel against protesters demonstrating over forest and land fires (karhutla) in various locations, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – October 19, 2026

During the first two years of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration, the government posted a red report card in promoting and protecting human rights.

Indonesia
Walhi Press Release – October 14, 2026

Jakarta – The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has launched a study titled "Who's Behind the Fires?" to uncover the actors behind the companies with indications of the highest number of hot spots in plantation and forestry concessions.

West Papua
YLBHI Press Release – October 11, 2026

Jayapura – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) together with the Papua Legal Aid Foundation (LBH), the Papua Merauke LBH and the LBH Papua Sorong Post is urging the president, governors, regents and mayors across the Land of Papua to immediately declare a state o

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 ".

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.

September 2026

West Papua
Kontras Press Release – September 21, 2026

Six years have passed since the incident that claimed the life of Pastor Yeremia Zanambani in Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua. Yet to this day, the shadow of injustice still envelopes the land of Papua.

Indonesia
Joint Statement – September 18, 2026

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition has criticised President Prabowo Subianto's plan to expand the strength of the Indonesian Military (TNI) by establishing new battalions on the pretext of securing Indonesia's natural resources and c

Indonesia
Walhi Press Release – September 14, 2026

President Prabowo Subianto attended the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on September 12-13 with a message of resilience, sustainability and inclusive global growth.

Indonesia
KASUM Statement – September 8, 2026

The Solidarity Action Committee for Munir (KASUM) has submitted an open formal notice (somasi) with the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) regarding the undue delay in the pro-justitia investigation into alleged gross human rights violations concerning the murder o

August 2026

Indonesia
YLBHI Press Release – August 27, 2026

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform condemns the involvement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in securing the August 27 demonstrations in Jakarta.

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – August 27, 2026

While the root of the problem of state policies that sparked mass protests in August 2025 has not changed much to date, the state's response to the protests still leads to the choice of a repressive approach in August 2026, said Amnesty International Indonesia today (27/08) in relation to a year since

Indonesia
Open Letter – August 24, 2026

To: Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
Dr. (H.C.) Puan Maharani
DPR RI Building
Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Tanah Abang,
Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta

Respectfully,

Regarding: Request to reject the LGBTQ Prevention and Response Bill

Indonesia
Walhi Press Release – August 15, 2026

Jakarta – The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has issued a critical assessment of the points made by President Prabowo Subianto in his 2026 State of the Nation address to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Indonesia
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

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – August 14, 2026

Responding to the President's State of the Nation address today at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) annual session, Amnesty International Indonesia's (AII) Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – August 7, 2026

Responding to the arrest of two people because of social media posts and comments related to the President's statement on Iran's nuclear program, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

July 2026

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – July 27, 2026

Responding to the 30th anniversary of the July 27th attack today, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director, Usman Hamid, said:

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – July 17, 2026

Responding to the wave of persecution and violence against the transgender community in Bogor city, West Java, Amnesty International Indonesia's Executive Director Usman Hamid stated:

Indonesia
Amnesty Press Release – July 9, 2026

Responding to the deployment of dozens of soldiers to guard the home of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) amid a police investigation into a corruption case and the arrival of a group of individuals in military uniforms at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Headquarters, Amnesty Inter