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COVID-19 super-spreaders and Indonesia's 'New Normal' · Global Voices

COVID-19 super-spreaders and Indonesia's 'New Normal' · Global Voices

Global Voices — Several religious gatherings in Indonesia are believed to have played an outsize role in the spread of national COVID-19 clusters. This finding has created a headache for the administration of President Joko Widodo, which is talking up a New Normal to set the country back on track and is reluctant to anger conservative religious groups - an important source of political support.
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'Indonesia, whatever': Frontline staff express frustration over COVID-19 response · Global Voices

'Indonesia, whatever': Frontline staff express frustration over COVID-19 response · Global Voices

Global Voices — The Twitter hashtag #IndonesiaTerserah (Indonesia, whatever) trended in Indonesia after health care workers expressed frustration over the relaxing of restrictions and the failure of many to observe social distancing protocols. Tirta Mandira Hudhi, a doctor and social media influencer, popularized the hashtag after reacting to crowded airport scenes.
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From Indonesian exile to Czechoslovakian pop star: An interview with Rony Marton · Global Voices

From Indonesian exile to Czechoslovakian pop star: An interview with Rony Marton · Global Voices

Global Voices — Rony Marton may not be a well-known name in Indonesia but in 1970s Czechoslovakia, Marton could draw crowds. He was an Indonesian scholar studying in Europe when General Suharto grabbed power from President Sukarno in 1965. The new government banned hundreds of pro-Sukarno scholars like Rony from returning to their homeland.
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This region of Indonesia was known for its religious harmony. Now, Catholics face growing intoler...

This region of Indonesia was known for its religious harmony. Now, Catholics face growing intoler...

Public Radio International — The city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was once the "poster child" of pluralism where Muslims and Catholics lived in religious harmony. But recently, that notion has changed as hardline Muslim "pressure groups" have become more active in the area.
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Indonesia's Muslim youth find new heroes in Instagram preachers

Indonesia's Muslim youth find new heroes in Instagram preachers

Public Radio International — In Indonesia, the rise of rock star clerics on social media has fueled a movement known as hijrah, capturing the attention of Muslim youth seeking new ways to express their faith on social media. Hijrah means "migration" in Arabic and refers to the Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medinah as one of the five pillars of Islam.
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Indonesia sends in troops and cuts internet as West Papua protesters denounce racist treatment of...

Indonesia sends in troops and cuts internet as West Papua protesters denounce racist treatment of...

Global Voices — Protests have broken out in the Indonesian province of West Papua after Indonesian soldiers were alleged to have racially abused Papuan students in Surabaya, the country's second-largest city. The government responded by sending in more troops and imposing internet restrictions.
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Refugees in West Java, Indonesia have no access to education so they established their own school...

Refugees in West Java, Indonesia have no access to education so they established their own school...

Global Voices — In West Java, a group of volunteer refugees established the Refugee Learning Center (RLC) to provide education and empower fellow refugees. According to UNHCR, there are 14,405 refugees in Indonesia, many of whom spend many years in the country without acquiring permanent settlement status.
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Indonesia's post-election riots led to free speech violations · Global Voices

Indonesia's post-election riots led to free speech violations · Global Voices

Global Voices — Riots erupted in Jakarta on 22 May 2019 after the country's election body announced the victory of incumbent President Joko Widodo. The protesters were supporters of defeated presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto who claimed that there was systematic election rigging. At least eight died during the scuffle with the police and more than 700 were injured.
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Indonesian General Election 2019: Unique events from the campaign trail · Global Voices

Indonesian General Election 2019: Unique events from the campaign trail · Global Voices

Global Voices — On 17 April 2019, 193 million Indonesian citizens simultaneously cast their vote for new leaders at more than 800,000 polling stations spread across the archipelago. According to the Australian think-tank, Lowy Institute , this gives Indonesia the unique distinction of holding the largest single-day elections in a democratic country.
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Is your favorite movie promoting toxic masculinity? Mango Meter can tell you · Global Voices

Is your favorite movie promoting toxic masculinity? Mango Meter can tell you · Global Voices

Global Voices — On February 16, 2019, the Indonesian feminist online magazine Magdalene (also a Global Voices republishing partner), launched Mango Meter, a movie review mobile application created to address gender representation in movies and film industry.
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Exploring Indo identity with Dutch photographer Armando Ello · Global Voices

Exploring Indo identity with Dutch photographer Armando Ello · Global Voices

Global Voices — Photographer Armando Ello is among the two million Indos in the Netherlands who grew up with little knowledge about their Indo identity. An Indo is a person with Indonesian and European (notably Dutch) roots. Around two million Indos live in the Netherlands, a country which colonized Indonesia (formerly known as Dutch East Indies) from the 1600s up to 1945.
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Indonesian school teacher faces jail time for documenting sexual harassment · Global Voices

Indonesian school teacher faces jail time for documenting sexual harassment · Global Voices

Global Voices — A woman was sentenced to six months in prison by Indonesia's Supreme Court in early November for recording a sexually explicit phone call she received from her boss, who had been harassing her at work. Public outrage over the verdict has forced the Office of the Attorney General to temporarily suspend her imprisonment.
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Saudi Arabia's execution of another migrant worker angers Indonesians and strains an already frau...

Saudi Arabia's execution of another migrant worker angers Indonesians and strains an already frau...

Global Voices — On October 29, 2018, the Saudi Arabian government executed Tuty Tursilawati, an Indonesian overseas worker, without sending a consular notification to inform the Indonesian government of its intention. According to the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union, which has been investigating her case since 2010, Tursilawati was imprisoned after she murdered her employer's father, whom she alleged had sexually abused her.
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This digital novel narrates the violence against ethnic Chinese during the 1998 riots in Indonesi...

This digital novel narrates the violence against ethnic Chinese during the 1998 riots in Indonesi...

Global Voices — A digital illustrated novel tells the stories of Indonesian Chinese who were attacked during the riots that toppled the Indonesian government in 1998. In May 1998, violent riots erupted across Indonesia demanding the resignation of then President Suharto who had ruled the country for over three decades.
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Indonesia on maximum security alert following a string of explosions in East Java · Global Voices

Indonesia on maximum security alert following a string of explosions in East Java · Global Voices

Global Voices — People are scared, confused and angry following a spate of violence in and around Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city, including suicide bombings at three Christian churches on Sunday, May 13, 2018, that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens.
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UPDATED: Armed detainees engage in hostile takeover of Indonesian high security prison · Global V...

UPDATED: Armed detainees engage in hostile takeover of Indonesian high security prison · Global V...

Global Voices — UPDATE (May 10, 2018): After a 36-hours standoff, Indonesian authorities reported on the morning of Thursday, May 10, local time, that the situation is under control. 145 terrorism detainees surrendered unconditionally and were removed from the scene. The detainees were transferred to Nusa Kambangan, a maximum security prison in Central Java dubbed the "Indonesian Alcatraz", where they will face further charges.
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A Muslim Scholar Seeks to Link Israel and Indonesia Through the Hebrew Language · Global Voices

A Muslim Scholar Seeks to Link Israel and Indonesia Through the Hebrew Language · Global Voices

Global Voices — Could the Hebrew language be the common thread that ties Israel and Indonesia - the world's largest Muslim-majority nation - together? One Islamic scholar thinks so. Muslim academic Sapri Sale, who studied Arabic at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, wanted to establish a better understanding between Indonesians and Israelis by teaching Hebrew to Bahasa-speaking students.
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Women March in Indonesia for Equality and Justice Amid Legislative Attacks on Rights and Freedoms...

Women March in Indonesia for Equality and Justice Amid Legislative Attacks on Rights and Freedoms...

Global Voices — Over a thousand people joined the Women's March in more than a dozen Indonesian cities calling for justice and protection of women's rights. The simultaneous marches took place on March 3, 2018, a few days before International Women's Day on March 8.
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Wayang Wahyu: Preaching the Bible Through Indonesian Javanese Puppets · Global Voices

Wayang Wahyu: Preaching the Bible Through Indonesian Javanese Puppets · Global Voices

Global Voices — In the island of Java in Indonesia, Wayang Kulit or sometimes called Wayang Purwa ( puppets made out of embossed leather) holds a significant importance in society. Wayang is performed during royal functions, weddings and other important events. Often times, Wayang narrates Indian epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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'Love Wins for Today' as Indonesian Court Rejects Petition to Criminalize Gay Sex · Global Voices

'Love Wins for Today' as Indonesian Court Rejects Petition to Criminalize Gay Sex · Global Voices

Global Voices — The Indonesian Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusional or MK) has rejected the petition of an Islamic conservative group to outlaw extramarital and gay sex. Activists believe the proposal to amend several articles of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) is aimed at persecuting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
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Indonesian President Jokowi Leads Citizens in Condemning Donald Trump's Jerusalem Declaration · G...

Indonesian President Jokowi Leads Citizens in Condemning Donald Trump's Jerusalem Declaration · G...

Global Voices — United States (US) president Donald Trump's recent statement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel surprised many across the world. While it was praised by Israeli President Netanyahu, some leaders from the Middle East region and other countries with Muslim-majority populations criticized Trump's decision for "violating the rights" of Palestinians.
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How the Symbols of Indonesia's Hardline Muslim Groups Reached the Pages of Marvel Comics · Global...

How the Symbols of Indonesia's Hardline Muslim Groups Reached the Pages of Marvel Comics · Global...

Global Voices — After Indonesian artist Ardian Syaf uploaded a sketch he made for X-Men Gold #1 on Facebook, his fans quickly spotted symbols used by the Movement in Defense of Islam, in their controversial campaign against the Christian governor of Jakarta, the country's capital. Indonesia is the largest Muslim-dominated nation in the world.
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There Are 'No Borders to Music,' But the U.S. Consulate Still Rejected These Indonesian Choir Mem...

There Are 'No Borders to Music,' But the U.S. Consulate Still Rejected These Indonesian Choir Mem...

Global Voices — Three Indonesian choirs were set to compete in the Sing 'n' Joy choral competition in Princeton, New Jersey, last month, but two of the choirs never made it to the Garden State, because the U.S. consulate in Jakarta rejected the visa applications of dozens of their members.
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British Cruise Ship Destroys Pristine Coral Reefs in West Papua · Global Voices

British Cruise Ship Destroys Pristine Coral Reefs in West Papua · Global Voices

Global Voices — A British cruise ship ran aground in the shallow waters of West Papua, destroying 13,500 square meters of coral reefs in Raja Ampat, a marine sanctuary in the Coral Triangle that is considered one of the richest biodiversity habitats in the world. West Papua is a province of Indonesia.
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