The Nation

June 26, 2009

Torture ‘Widespread’ in Indonesia: Amnesty

JAKARTA ~ Indonesian police commonly beat and torture people in custody and offer better treatment in exchange for money and – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Policeman Shot Dead in Papua

TIMIKA ~ A crack paramilitary policeman was shot dead in an ambush by unidentified attackers in the highlands of remote – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Court Frees Facebook Mum

TANGERANG ~ An Indonesian mother-of-two was cleared on Thursday of defamation charges after emails she wrote about poor treatment at – Read More...
June 12, 2009

Detained Australians to Be Released, Lawyer Says

JAKARTA ~ Five Australians held for nine months for illegally entering sensitive Papua province will return home as early as – Read More...
June 12, 2009

Indonesia Launches Eco-Friendly Investment Index

JAKARTA ~ The Indonesian stock exchange and a biodiversity foundation have launched an investment index to raise awareness of companies’ – Read More...
June 12, 2009

Model’s Medical Exam Confirms Abuse: Forensic Expert

JAKARTA ~ A medical examination of a teenage US-Indonesian model who claimed she was raped and tortured by her Malaysian – Read More...
May 29, 2009

New Rules Require Disabled Pedestrians to Wear Signs

JAKARTA ~ Disabled pedestrians in Indonesia are required to wear signs identifying them as handicapped under new traffic regulations passed – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Alleged People Smuggler Extradited to Australia

JAKARTA ~ The authorities extradited an alleged people smuggling kingpin to Australia on Tuesday to face multiple charges of human – Read More...
May 29, 2009

OZ Minerals Cleared to Sell Indonesian Project

SYDNEY ~ Australian miner OZ Minerals has received the official green light to sell its Martabe gold and silver project – Read More...
May 29, 2009

Three Years On, Indonesia’s Mud Victims Await Justice

PORONG ~ With no justice from the government, villager Parti has her own plans for the company executives blamed for – Read More...