The 212 Reunion Rally violated Indonesian campaign law, but nothing will come of it
The political rhetoric on display at the 212 Reunion rally held earlier this month put it in violation of campaign laws. But there will likely be no repercussions.
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Can Ahok rise from the ashes of his blasphemy conviction
Ahok has filed for divorce. It is the latest misfortune in a long string of unfortunate events for Ahok.
Anti-Chinese feeling: Strong sentiment turns into strong actions
Anti-Chinese sentiments are building across Southeast Asia. Can grassroots movements derail Xi Jinping’s big plans?
The Ahok affair: Will Jakarta’s election pave the way for Indonesia to turn decisively to Islamic conservatism?
Jakarta voters went to the polls to pick a new governor in January. The resulting run-off looks set to split the electorate along religious lines and could set the scene for country-wide political changes.
No clear winner for Jakarta election as divisive second round looms
There is no clear winner in the race to be Jakarta’s next governor and the election must go to a second round, say unofficial results. The incumbent Ahok seems to have polled in the lead but can a Christian really continue to govern Jakarta’s increasingly conservative Muslim majority?
Jokowi promises crackdown on Indonesia’s fake news crisis
Fake news dominates Indonesia’s social media channels, prompting the government to step up measures to stop the misinformation that has already had dire effects on the country’s political landscape.
Is Indonesia’s Governor Ahok doomed to be found guilty?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailAs one of the country’s most talked-about blasphemy trials kicks off, the question of creeping Islamic fundamentalism in Indonesia should force authorities to consider whether…
Could Indonesia’s 2017 elections lead to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailIncumbent Governor Ahok seeks to retain his position as Jakarta’s governor, however many Indonesians are wary of a non-Muslim running for office in a Muslim…
From popular choice to mass protests: what happened to Jakarta’s Governor Ahok?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailPeaceful protests turned to violence as thousands of people took to the streets of Jakarta to protest against President Jokowi’s former right-hand man and leading…
Jakarta’s controversial Governor to run with the PDI-P: but can he win?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailThe Governor of Jakarta has one the support of an alliance of parties to campaign under their banner for re-election. But as a controversial figure…