Indonesia’s presidential election tomorrow will mark a new era for one of our nearest neighbours and the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.
A quarter of a century after his fall from power and 16 years after his death,Indonesia’s second president’s out campaigning.
The Indonesian political party Golkar have digitally brought a dictator back from the dead for the 2024 presidential campaign trail.
In 2024,countries representing half the global population go to the polls – more than in any previous year. Some elections will be shams,but it is the year of democracy,
Australia’s diplomatic focus may be on the Middle East right now,but another potential headache is gaining steam as the Indonesian election draws closer.
The controversial ruling has been denounced as a setback for democracy by political analysts.
Central Java leader Ganjar Pranowo has been endorsed to succeed Joko Widodo as president by Indonesia’s biggest ruling party.
As he gears up for an election campaign,former Jakarta governor’s trip could help convince his “doubters at home” he won’t use the Islamist card again.
Riding in the slipstream of Joko Widodo’s vast popularity,Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo tops opinion polls as Indonesia enters pre-election season.
Our government must encourage Indonesia to uphold human rights and democracy. But it has to balance that against respect for its independence and increasing power.
Indonesian authorities have arrested Papuan independence leader Victor Yeimo over accusations that he orchestrated some of the most serious civil unrest in decades.