Invitation: Conference: ‚Law and Justice: Indonesia 20 Years after Reformasi‘

Conference: ‚Law and Justice: Indonesia 20 Years after Reformasi‘

Berlin, 9th – 11th November 2018

The year 1998 is considered as the year of ‘Reformasi’ which marked the end of dictatorship in Indonesia. The great pro-democratic demonstrations, especially those of students, ended dictator Suharto’s power who had led the country under military rule for 30 years. The 20th anniversary of ‘Reformasi’ offers an occasion to reflect on own endeavors, to develop new strategies and eventually a chance for consolidation. This ... read more

Posted on 10:01 PM in Activities, democracy, Elections & Political Parties, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Judiciary & Administration, Land & Indigenous Rights, security sector, Society & Religion, Transitional Justice
Tags: 1965, mining, democracy, dictator Suharto, Exilant, Gerechtigkeit, Indonesia, Justiz, land rights, LGBT, human rights, military, political parties, rule of law, reformasi, students, environment and climate

(Deutsch) Indonesische Provinz verschärft Gesetz Steinigung bei Ehebruch

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Posted on 06:32 PM in Aceh, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Aceh, Indonesia, justice, human rights, rule of law, religion, special autonomy

Solidarity Statement on the Arrest of Young Timorese Students

01 September 2009

[Note: those arrested were held close to the maximum 72 hours allowed by law before being brought to court, where they were released without charge. – JMM/ETAN] To Ex. Dr. Longuinos Monteiro, General Commander of the Timor-Leste National Police

We, representatives of different international solidarity organizations, call for the immediate release of the three university students who were arrested at the press conference in front of the Hotel Timor on 30 August 2009. We call for all charges be ... read more

Posted on 04:18 PM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Papua, Publications
Tags: democracy, Indonesia, human rights, East Timor, Papua, Police, Freedom of Expression, rule of law, solidarity

(Deutsch) “Die Mühen der Ebene”

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Posted on 03:43 PM in 10 Years Reformasi: Democracy, Human Rights and Social Justice in Indonesia, Activities, democracy, Elections & Political Parties, joint studies and reports, Human Rights, Indonesia, Press Freedom, Publications, Transitional Justice, Events, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Aceh, poverty, democracy, dictator Suharto, development, Indonesia, conflict resolution, human rights, Papua, political parties, press freedom, rule of law, reformasi, regional conflicts, religion, security sector, state & nation building, transitional justice, elections, economy and business

Release of former militia leader Eurico Guterres brings Indonesia’s farcical process to an end

Joint Letter

1st June 2008

His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon Secretary-General The United Nations 1 United Nations Plaza New York, New York 10017-3515 Your Excellency, The recent release of former militia leader Eurico Guterres by the Indonesian Supreme Court brings Indonesia’s farcical process to an end. Meaningful justice to the long-suffering people of Timor-Leste is long overdue. We urge you to work to uphold the rule of law and strengthen the democratic transition in both countries. It time for the United ... read more

Posted on 02:06 PM in Joint Open Letters, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice
Tags: Eurico Guterres, Indonesia, conflict 1975 - 1999, East Timor, rule of law, criminal prosecution, transitional justice, United Nations, crimes against humanity, truth commission

(Deutsch) Watch Indonesia! – Ein Selbstporträt

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Posted on 12:00 AM in Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: agrofuel ("biofuel"), democracy, Germany, Indonesia, human rights, NGO, East Timor, Papua, rule of law, rain forest destruction, environment and climate, dealing with the past, administration

The legislative deliberations on the Law on the Governance of Aceh

21 September 2007

by Sebastian Braun *

15 August 2005 was a historic moment for the people of Aceh. On this day, the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, GAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), effectively terminating the armed conflict that had raged more than three decades in the province and cost over ten thousand lives. However, this accord did not spell the end of the ‘peace-keeping’ process but rather marked its beginning. Point ... read more

Posted on 12:37 PM in Aceh, democracy, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Publications
Tags: Aceh, democracy, Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), Indonesia, judicial system, conflict resolution, military, political parties, rule of law, government, special autonomy

(Deutsch) „Islam und Rechtsstaat. Zwischen Scharia und Säkularisierung“

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Posted on 10:38 AM in "In the Spotlight", Indonesia, Publications, Society & Religion
Tags: Indonesia, rule of law, religion

(Deutsch) So nicht, Suharto!

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Posted on 07:54 AM in Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: dictator Suharto, Indonesia, justice, corruption, rule of law, impunity, transitional justice

(Bahasa Indonesia) Sebaiknya Kajati Baca, Lagi UU Kejaksaan

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Posted on 01:52 AM in democracy, Justice, Indonesia, Judiciary & Administration, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Indonesia, judicial system, rule of law