Indonesia: 57th session of the Human Rights Council: Item 4: General Debate

Joint oral statement delivered at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council on behalf of the World Organisations Against Torture (OMCT), Amnesty International, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and Franciscans International to express concern over the use of force against peaceful protesters opposing the Regional Election Bill in Indonesia in late August 2024 as well as on proposed amendments to Law No. 2 of 2002, which unduly expand police powers in Indonesia. View Report in English Download PDF Impunity Indonesia Protests and Demonstrations Public Statement Research UN Research Recently added Mozambique: Authorities must end post-election assault on protests now Pakistan: Flood survivors in Sindh province suffer disease and food insecurity amid government inaction – new testimony Brazil: The jury trial in the case of Marielle and Anderson may be a response from the State to violence against human rights defenders. Sudan: Urgent need for civilian protection in wake of escalating violence Japan: Momentum for marriage equality grows with Tokyo High Court ruling Write a letter, change a life Every year, our global community comes together to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing.