'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role

‘Pandora’s box’: Alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role

Indonesia’s Parliament amended law allowing active-duty military staff to work in 14 state institutions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role

Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the country's authoritarian roots.

'Pandora's Box': Alarm Bells In Indonesia Over Rising Military Role

Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the country's authoritarian roots.

Two TNI members are suspected of being involved in a mob attack that resulted in the death of a resident in Serang, Banten. Army Information Office Chief Brigadier General Wahyu Yudhayana confirmed this.

A resident of Serang, Banten, Fahrul Abdilah, 29, was killed after allegedly being shot by a group of people involving members of the military