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Religious Persecution

Police and interfaith activists are helping defuse tension and safeguard minority expression

Despite stated goodwill by authorities, intolerance towards minority groups is growing in Bandung

A Christian church is asserting its democratic rights by suing the mayor of Depok

Violence at the National Monument in Jakarta almost caused a conflict between Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah in Lamongan

Challenges remain for Chinese Indonesians 10 years after reformasi

Liberal Islamic groups have prompted a backlash.

Woman who claims to speak to angel Gabriel tests ‘constitutional rights’.

Why do people in Banyuwangi kill ‘sorcerers’?

The Islamic sect Ahmadiyah has been under official pressure and violent attack.

Indonesia has made only some legislative progress toward religious freedom, but the greatest freedom is the openness of debate.

Moral politics

Nov 24, 2023 - JULIA SURYAKUSUMA

Can they work together? Religious objections make it hard

Oct 27, 2023 - MICHAEL H. B. RADITYA

Indonesia has a plan to boost the economy through large-scale arts, cultural and sporting events, but are they ready?

Sep 13, 2023 - SASKIA E. WIERINGA

Recent attempts to address the Indonesian genocide after 1 October 1966

Sep 13, 2023 - SASKIA E. WIERINGA

Recent attempts to address the Indonesian genocide after 1 October 1966

Sep 11, 2023 - VIRDIKA RIZKY UTAMA

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