Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 A military court in Jakarta has opened the trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who opposed the expanding role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors on Wednesday charged the suspects…
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Southeast Asia Flooding Disaster Leaves Nearly 1,000 Dead in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1243 EAT on Monday 1 December 2025 Flooding and landslides have killed at least 954 people across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia in recent days, following a series of powerful tropical storms. Emergency crews are working to reach isolated communities and deliver assistance to the thousands displaced…
Indonesia Names Former President Suharto a National Hero Amid Controversy
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1443 EAT on Monday 10 November 2025 Indonesia has posthumously named former President Suharto a national hero, a decision that has reignited debate over his legacy and the human rights abuses committed under his rule. Suharto was among 10 figures granted the nation’s highest civilian honor on Monday….
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