Tag: Indonesia

Police clash with protesters over Indonesia law change

Protesters clash with security officers during a protest against controversial changes to election laws that could further enhance the political influence of outgoing President Joko Widodo, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. PHOTO/AP

Police have clashed with protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as tens of thousands of people gathered in protest of the government’s attempt to reverse a constitutional court ruling. Chaos unfolded outside parliament as a handful of protesters were seen attempting to tear down its gates, while others shouted for calm. Police also clashed […]

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra island

JAKARTA, May 28 (Reuters) – A magnitude 6.2 quake struck off the shores of Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Tuesday with the epicentre at a depth of 12km, the country’s geophysics agency said. There was no risk of a tsunami, the agency added. There were no immediate reports of damage. More to follow… Before you go…how […]

TikToker handed 2-year jail term for reciting Muslim prayer before eating pork

A TikToker has been jailed for two years in Indonesia over a video of her reciting an Islamic prayer before eating pork, which has been widely condemned in the Muslim majority country. In the video, Lina Mukherjee cringes as she utters a Muslim prayer that translates to ‘in the name of God’ before consuming crispy […]

TikToker handed 2-year jail term for reciting Muslim prayer before eating pork

A TikToker has been jailed for two years in Indonesia over a video of her reciting an Islamic prayer before eating pork, which has been widely condemned in the Muslim majority country. In the video, Lina Mukherjee cringes as she utters a Muslim prayer that translates to ‘in the name of God’ before consuming crispy […]

Indonesia football riot: 129 people killed after stampede at match

At least 129 people died and 180 were injured after violence and a stampede erupted following an Indonesian league football match, police have said. Supporters of the Javanese clubs and longtime rivals Arema and Persebaya Surabaya clashed after Arema were defeated 3-2 at the match in Malang Regency, East Java. Supporters from the losing side […]