Indonesia News News Indonesia » History: The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia
The events of May 1998 form an indelible chapter in Indonesia’s history, marked by profound struggle and heart-wrenching grief, which continues to resonate in Indonesians’ hearts and collective ...
News Indonesia » History: Indonesia was exploited for centuries - then it finally fought back
Indonesia’s history stretches far beyond the image most people know today. This video moves from early trade routes and powerful kingdoms like Srivijaya and Majapahit to the arrival of Islam, the rise ...
News Indonesia » History: Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present
Last month, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo formally acknowledged 12 episodes of historical human rights violations by government agencies between 1965 and 2003. Chief among the atrocities ...
News Indonesia » History: History of Displacement in Indonesia and the Role of UNHCR
2024 marks the 45th year of UNHCR in Indonesia. As a vast country, Indonesia has experienced several key moments related to displacement in its recent history. UNHCR engaged during these periods to ...
News Indonesia » History: History, law, and politics collide at the Malaysia–Indonesia border
Malaysia and Indonesia are currently embroiled in an amicable dispute over land boundaries in the Sumatra and Kalimantan islands of Indonesia, where the two countries have long shared a land border as ...