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Indonesia’s ‘Slap on the Wrist’ for Police Violence in Papua is Accountability Failure, Says Amnesty International

The fact that eight Indonesian police officers involved in a violent crackdown on a peaceful gathering that left three dead…

November 23, 2011

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New Mob Attack on Ahmadiyya Amid Sentencing Controversy in Indonesia, says Amnesty International

Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - The Indonesian authorities must act to halt attacks on the country's Ahmadi…

August 15, 2011

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Verdict in Ahmadiyya Killings Will Not Stem Discrimination in Indonesia, Says Amnesty International

Contact: AIUSA media relations office, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) -- The verdicts imposed against 12 people accused of killing three members…

July 28, 2011

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Indonesia: Open letter to the Indonesian President on the third anniversary of arrest of Johan Teterissa

Document - Indonesia: Open letter to the Indonesian President on the third anniversary of arrest of Johan Teterissa His Excellency…

March 27, 2011

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Thailand/India/Indonesia: Rohingyas at risk need protection

AI Index: ASA 01/004/2011 17 February 2011 Thailand/India/Indonesia: Rohingyas at risk need protection Hundreds of Rohingyas fleeing systematic persecution in…

March 27, 2011

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Indonesia: Parliament must pass domestic workers bill

Document - Indonesia: Parliament must pass domestic workers bill AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT AI Index: ASA 21/003/2010 28 April 2010…

March 27, 2011

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Protect women domestic workers in Indonesia

Protect women domestic workers in Indonesia http://www.amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action/protect-women-domestic-workers-indonesia

March 27, 2011

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Indonesia must investigate death of Maluku activist

Indonesia must investigate death of Maluku activist 13 September 2010 The Indonesian government has been urged to investigate today's death…

March 27, 2011

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ASEAN leaders should act over Myanmar’s appalling rights record

ASEAN leaders should act over Myanmar's appalling rights record 7 April 2010 Myanmar's appalling human rights record is a serious…

March 27, 2011

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Indonesia: Delay in Domestic Workers Bill will prolong exploitation and abuse

Document - Indonesia: Delay in Domestic Workers Bill will prolong exploitation and abuse AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT AI Index: ASA…

March 27, 2011

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INDONESIA: Authorities must hold inquiry into death of Maluku political activist

Document - Indonesia: Authorities must hold inquiry into death of Maluku political activist AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT AI Index: ASA…

March 27, 2011

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Timor-Leste President would support international tribunal

Timor-Leste President would support international tribunal 8 March 2010 The President of Timor-Leste has told Amnesty International he would support…

March 27, 2011