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Jokowi wins second term in Indonesia, CSIS-Cyrus quick count shows

April 18, 2019

Incumbent President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana cast their ballots at a polling station during the presidential and legislative elections in Jakarta. Image: Seto Wardhana/Jakarta Post By Karina M. Tehusijarana in Jakarta A quick count conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and Cyrus Network indicates that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ... <a title="Jokowi wins second term in Indonesia, CSIS-Cyrus quick count shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/jokowi-wins-second-term-in-indonesia-csis-cyrus-quick-count-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Jokowi wins second term in Indonesia, CSIS-Cyrus quick count shows">Read more</a>

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Prabowo camp to ‘report US journalist’ over Indonesian poll strategy exposé

April 18, 2019

US journalist Allan Nairn with Waketum Gerindra Arief Poyuono … “fake news” claim. Image: CNN Indonesia Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The party backing a presidential challenger in today’s Indonesian general election claims it is reporting an independent US journalist to police over accusations of spreading “lies or fake news”. CNN Indonesia reports the deputy chairperson ... <a title="Prabowo camp to ‘report US journalist’ over Indonesian poll strategy exposé" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/prabowo-camp-to-report-us-journalist-over-indonesian-poll-strategy-expose/" aria-label="Read more about Prabowo camp to ‘report US journalist’ over Indonesian poll strategy exposé">Read more</a>

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Indonesian election: ‘Our most disregarded Pacific neighbour’

April 17, 2019

By the Asia Media Centre Up to 193 million eligible voters in Indonesia will go to the polls today, in what will be the world’s largest single-day election. The election will see incumbent president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo go head-to-head with Prabowo Subianto, a former general in the Indonesian armed forces who lost to Jokowi in ... <a title="Indonesian election: ‘Our most disregarded Pacific neighbour’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/17/indonesian-election-our-most-disregarded-pacific-neighbour/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian election: ‘Our most disregarded Pacific neighbour’">Read more</a>

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Indonesia’s political system has ‘failed’ its minorities – like West Papuans

April 16, 2019

Indonesian army and police gather villagers in several sub-districts in Nduga and try to force them to “admit” to accusations that they are members of the pro-independence West Papua National Liberation Army (WPNLA). Video: Cafe Pacific By David Robie A human rights defender and researcher has warned in a new book published on the eve ... <a title="Indonesia’s political system has ‘failed’ its minorities – like West Papuans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/indonesias-political-system-has-failed-minorities-like-papua-says-author/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia’s political system has ‘failed’ its minorities – like West Papuans">Read more</a>

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‘Explain your wealth, don’t lose your cool,’ PCIJ tells Duterte

April 8, 2019

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism looks into the wealth of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family, drawing the ire of the President. Duterte. Image: Rappler montage/Malacañang/Shutterstock By Rappler The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism has responded to what it called President Rodrigo Duterte’s “broadsides” aimed at PCIJ’s recent reports on the Duterte family’s wealth, ... <a title="‘Explain your wealth, don’t lose your cool,’ PCIJ tells Duterte" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/08/explain-your-wealth-dont-lose-your-cool-pcij-tells-duterte/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Explain your wealth, don’t lose your cool,’ PCIJ tells Duterte">Read more</a>

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‘I still have trust in Indonesian military,’ Jokowi tells Prabowo

April 1, 2019

Incumbent President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo speaks during the fourth presidential candidate debate held at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, at the weekend, which discussed ideology, governance, security and foreign affairs. Image: Seto Wardhana/Jakarta Post Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Presidential candidate Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has shrugged off a concern expressed by challenger Prabowo Subianto, who questioned the capability ... <a title="‘I still have trust in Indonesian military,’ Jokowi tells Prabowo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/01/i-still-have-trust-in-indonesian-military-jokowi-tells-prabowo/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I still have trust in Indonesian military,’ Jokowi tells Prabowo">Read more</a>

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Drug problem in Philippines has ‘worsened’, admits Duterte

March 26, 2019

PDEA Director-General Aaron Aquino (centre) and PDEA Director III Irish Calaguas (left) led two operations in Muntinlupa on March 19, 2019, which yielded 166.5 kg of crystal meth worth an estimated 1.13 billion pesos. Image: PDEA By Nestor Corrales in Manila Despite the Philippine government’s brutal war on drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that ... <a title="Drug problem in Philippines has ‘worsened’, admits Duterte" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/drug-problem-in-philippines-has-worsened-admits-duterte/" aria-label="Read more about Drug problem in Philippines has ‘worsened’, admits Duterte">Read more</a>

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Filipino groups denounce cyberattacks against independent media

March 14, 2019

Groups denounce cyberattacks against several independent media websites in the Philippines. Image: Kodao Productions/Global Voices By Mong Palatino in Manila Several media groups in the Philippines marked the World Day Against Cyber Censorship this week by holding a protest to denounce the ongoing cyberattacks against their websites which they claim are backed by the government. ... <a title="Filipino groups denounce cyberattacks against independent media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/14/filipino-groups-denounce-cyberattacks-against-independent-media/" aria-label="Read more about Filipino groups denounce cyberattacks against independent media">Read more</a>

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Thousands of Indonesian women march on State Palace to mark IWD

March 9, 2019

Women’s rights activists commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD) by marching to the State Palace in Central Jakarta yesterday. Image: Kumparan Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Hundreds of women’s rights activists commemorating International Women’s Day yesterday gathered near the Horse Statue monument before holding a long march to the Aspiration Park in front of the State Palace ... <a title="Thousands of Indonesian women march on State Palace to mark IWD" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/09/thousands-of-indonesian-women-march-on-state-palace-to-mark-iwd/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands of Indonesian women march on State Palace to mark IWD">Read more</a>

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Activist’s arrest shows Widodo ‘no different’ from Suharto, says AJI

March 8, 2019

AJI chairperson Abdul Manan speaking at a Jakarta rally … “freedom of expression … is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” Image: Sakina Rakhma/Kompas By Fitria Chusna Farisa in Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has called on the Indonesian police to release Jakarta State University lecturer Robertus Robet who has been ... <a title="Activist’s arrest shows Widodo ‘no different’ from Suharto, says AJI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/08/activists-arrest-shows-widodo-no-different-from-suharto-says-aji/" aria-label="Read more about Activist’s arrest shows Widodo ‘no different’ from Suharto, says AJI">Read more</a>

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Philippines ‘drug war’ no model for any country, says UN rights chief

March 8, 2019

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Students call for Indonesian election boycott, alternative political force

February 25, 2019

Papuan students among the elections protest marchers in Ambon, Indonesia. Image: Chen Toisuta/Gatra By Chen Toisuta in Ambon, Maluku Scores of students from the Student Struggle Centre for National Liberation (Pembebasan) and the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) have called on the public to boycott or spoil votes in the legislative and presidential elections next month. ... <a title="Students call for Indonesian election boycott, alternative political force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/25/students-call-for-indonesian-election-boycott-alternative-political-force/" aria-label="Read more about Students call for Indonesian election boycott, alternative political force">Read more</a>