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Student protesters try to flee as police fire tear gas during a demonstration against the government's proposed change in its criminal code and plans to weaken the anti-corruption commission, outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Sept. 24, 2019.

Scholars: Indonesia’s Democratic Gains Eroding Under Jokowi

Indonesia has shown improvements in democracy, says one government official.

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Southeast Asian Analysts: IS Steps Up Recruitment in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

This assessment is in line with a top US counterterrorism official’s statement that IS continues to expand.
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Think-Tank Urges Indonesia to Add Female Prison Officers

Report by IPAC says women can steer female inmates from militant organizations.
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China a Target of US Coast Guard's New Anti-Illegal Fishing Strategy

Ships in China’s long-range fishing fleet reach as far afield as West Africa and Central America.
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COVID-19 Fuels Discrimination Toward Foreigners, Vulnerable Groups in Asia, Survey Finds

Close to 49 percent of people surveyed believe specific groups are responsible for the virus’ spread.
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Indonesia Protests Presence of Chinese Ship in Its Waters

Meanwhile, ship-tracking data seen by BenarNews showed a Chinese fishing fleet has also entered Indonesian waters.
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Pompeo Again Slams Chinese ‘Aggression,’ Says US Is Committed to Southeast Asia

The U.S. Secretary of State also accused Beijing of manipulating the Mekong River’s flow during a drought.
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In Indonesia, medical waste floods Cisadane River

Presidential Decree Underscores Indonesian Military’s Counterterror Role

Masks and no touching: Indonesia aims to keep markets alive

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