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Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government

Indonesia's parliament has approved changes allowing the military a larger role in government, increasing the number of civilian institutions where active military can hold positions from 10 to 14.
Critics warn that this move could lead Indonesia back to the military dictatorship era under Suharto, which lasted from 1966 to 1998.
Rights groups have condemned the military's increased involvement, citing fears of potential human rights violations and a lack of accountability.
President Prabowo is reportedly focused on enhancing the military's role in civilian affairs, reminiscent of past abuses and impunity.

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Worthy Christian News

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Indonesia Passes Controversial Military Legislation - Worthy Christian News

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News JAKARTA (Worthy News) – Students and rights activists have rallied outside Indonesia’s parliament building, where legislators passed changes to a military law that protesters say will bring the Islamic nation closer to dictatorship. Thursday’s rally broke out after civil society groups warned that Indonesia, “the world’s third-biggest democracy,” would return to the draconian “New O…

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jurist.org

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Indonesia expands military role in civilian affairs amid protests and human rights concerns

The Indonesian Parliament amended a law on Thursday to formally expand the military’s role in civilian affairs, triggering nationwide protests and drawing sharp criticism from human rights organizations. The parliament amended multiple articles of the National Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) Act, Law No. 34/2004. Key changes included revisions to Article 47, which will increase the number of civilian government institutions where activ…

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The Japan Times

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Indonesia parliament passes changes to military law amid protest and concern

Civil society groups say the revisions could take the world's third-biggest democracy back to a draconian era when military officers dominated civilian affairs.

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intellinews.com

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Indonesia expands military role in government, protesters clash with police in Jakarta

Indonesia’s parliament has approved a controversial amendment granting military personnel greater access to government positions, despite concerns over its implications for civilian governance.

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GZERO Media

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Indonesians protest new military laws

Indonesian activists are protesting a new law allowing active-duty military members to serve an expanded role in the civilian government — a move they warn could bring back the days of military repression under strongman leader Suharto. Indonesia’s current president, Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, aka Prabowo, is a former general who served as minister of defense under former President Joko Widodo. He is accused of serious human rights abuses…

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