(Deutsch) Indonesien als Lieferant für Nickel – Fakten und Hintergründe zu Menschenrechts- und Umweltauswirkungen (Factsheet)
LGBT-Rechte in Indonesien – In akuter Gefahr?
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Posted in Activities, democracy, Justice, History & Overview, Human Rights, Indonesia, Recent Activities, Society & Religion
Indonesia Receives First Batch of New German-made Main Battle Tanks
In the spotlight, 24 May 2016
by Alex Flor
Since more than four years Watch Indonesia! and other organizations have protested against the export of German tanks to Indonesia, s. www.watchindonesia.org/14027/deutsche-panzerlieferungen-nach-indonesien?lang=de
In 2012 we raised the question why Main Battle Tanks (MBT) like the German Leopard must by modified for urban warfare, if these arms systems are only supposed to be used for „legitimate defence”? Defence against whom? Not at the border, but in urban areas?
The German government would never ... read more
Posted in "In the Spotlight", democracy, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications, security sector
I’m so sorry
Information and Analysis, 23 May 2016
by Alex Flor
Does a Head of State need to apologize?
In 1970 Willy Brandt fell on his knees in front of a monument in memory of the victims in the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. As the Chancellor of Germany he claimed responsibility for mass killings in the name of Germany, performed by a former regime. Willy Brandt has never been part of that NAZI regime, instead he found himself as a victim ... read more
Posted in Justice, History & Overview, Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Publications, Transitional Justice
Benedict Anderson’s View of Nationalism
The Nation, May 19, 2016
http://www.thenation.com/article/benedict-andersons-view-of-nationalism
The child of late empire, who transformed the field of area studies,
lived a life beyond boundaries.
In 1967, Sudisman, the general secretary of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), whose ranks had just been decimated in a series of massacres that left hundreds of thousands dead, was put on trial. Of the top five PKI leaders, Sudisman was the only one who appeared in court; the others were shot. ... read more
Posted in democracy, Justice, History & Overview, Indonesia, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Watchdog Asks KPK to Probe $70m Dubious Working Trips by House Members
In the spotlight, 17 May 2016
by Alex Flor
Unnecessary state visits by delegations of the Indonesian Parliament have more than once been targeted by Watch Indonesia! and other organizations through protest actions and reporting. Now the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been asked to investigate on these tourist trips.
read more:
www.watchindonesia.org/II_2_12/SUARA_2012_2.pdf, S. 5
www.watchindonesia.org/II_3_12/SUARA_2012_3_komplett.pdf, S. 15
www.watchindonesia.org/14177/schwarze-magie-lehren-aus-europa?lang=de
www.watchindonesia.org/13502/tolak-studi-banding-dpr-ke-jerman?lang=ID
Jakarta Globe, 15 May 2016
jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/watchdog-asks-kpk-probe-70m-dubious-working-trips-house-members
Watchdog Asks KPK to Probe $70m Dubious Working ... read more
Posted in "In the Spotlight", democracy, Economy, Labor & Corruption, Indonesia, Judiciary & Administration, Publications
(Bahasa Indonesia) Watch Indonesia: Maaf Penting bagi Penyelesaian Kasus 1965
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Indonesian version
Posted in Justice, History & Overview, Human Rights, Indonesia, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Truth Seeking and Formal Public Apology is Essential for 1965/1966 Resolution
29 April 2016
Luhut Panjaitan
Coordinating Ministry for Politics, Law and Security Affairs
Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 15
Jakarta Pusat 10110
Indonesia
Dear Minister,
Amnesty International, ETAN (East Timor and Indonesia Action Network), TAPOL and Watch Indonesia! are writing to urge you to take the important steps necessary to ensure that the national symposium on the 1965 tragedy, held in Jakarta on 18 and 19 April, leads to justice, truth and reparation for victims.
This ... read more
Posted in Joint Open Letters, Justice, History & Overview, Human Rights, Indonesia, Open Letters, Publications, Transitional Justice
(Deutsch) Staatsbesuch des indonesischen Präsidenten
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Posted in Agro Fuels, Activities, democracy, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Campaign, Recent Activities, Land & Indigenous Rights, Papua, Press Freedom, Publications, Rainforest, Transitional Justice, Environment & Climate
(Deutsch) Staatsbesuch des indonesischen Präsidenten
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Posted in Agro Fuels, Activities, democracy, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Campaign, Recent Activities, Land & Indigenous Rights, Papua, Press Freedom, Publications, Rainforest, Transitional Justice, Environment & Climate
(Bahasa Indonesia) Presiden Jokowi Didemo 4 Kelompok Saat Kunjungan Kerja Di Berlin Jerman Soal HAM & Kebakaran Hutan
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Posted in Aceh, Agro Fuels, Human Rights, Indonesia, Papua, Publications, Rainforest, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
