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October 11, 2006

Agence France Presse - October 11, 2006

Victor Tjahjadi, Jakarta – Indonesia has terminated a contract with ExxonMobil Corp to drill a major offshore gas field in the Natuna Sea off the west coast of Borneo, in a move that may alarm foreign investors.

ExxonMobil however said that the contract stood firm as it was extendable and they were still working to develop the field.

Green Left Weekly - October 11, 2006

The Indonesian government recently issued a ministerial decree to implement a citizenship law passed in July. The law will clarify the status of hundreds of Indonesians studying abroad during the alleged 1965 coup attempt who had their citizenship stripped by the Suharto regime after the overthrow of President Sukarno for alleged links to "subversive movements".

Jakarta Post - October 11, 2006

Jakarta – Parcel vendors claiming a ban on government officials exchanging gifts at Idul Fitri is harming their businesses continued their protest Tuesday.

The vendors, who Monday gathered outside the office of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which issued the ban, marched on the House of Representatives on Tuesday to demand it be scrapped.

Green Left Weekly - October 11, 2006

James Balowski, Jakarta – Although still three years away, citing the need to prevent Indonesia's 2009 general elections from becoming "overly fragmented" by a plethora of new political parties, legislators are seeking to limit the number of parties that can participate.

Jakarta Post - October 11, 2006

Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must make public a report by a presidential fact-finding team into the murder of human rights activist Munir, the leadership of the organization he cofounded says.

Sydney Morning Herald - October 11, 2006

Mark Forbes, Jakarta – Jailed leaders of Jemaah Islamiah are using Indonesian prisons as a recruiting ground and publishing house, translating radical Islamic texts and distributing them across the country to indoctrinate future terrorists.

Jakarta Post - October 11, 2006

The Supreme Court's split decision to quash the murder verdict of Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, the sole defendant in the killing of rights activist Munir, is seen by some as a major blow to efforts to promote human rights and justice. The Jakarta Post's Ary Hermawan spoke with Justice Artidjo Alkostar, who offered the dissenting opinion in the Pollycarpus decision.

Tempo Interactive - October 11, 2006

Eko Ari Wibowo, Jakarta – The Executive Organization of People's Advocacy Studies (ELSAM), an organization of human rights activists, is urging that the government shortly forms a Commission of Truth and Reconciliation.

October 10, 2006

ABC News - October 10, 2006

An oil company behind allegations that East Timor's former prime minister accepted bribes from oil giant ConocoPhillips, says banking records in Darwin could be destroyed before the case goes to trial.

Jakarta Post - October 10, 2006

Jakarta – Hundreds of students at Bogor's Pakuan University protested at the campus Monday, demanding that the administrative staff who allegedly imposed illegal levies be punished.

Jakarta Post - October 10, 2006

ID Nugroho, Sidoarjo – For the thousands of Muslims made homeless by the Sidoarjo mudflow disaster there is little to celebrate this fasting month as they look forward to an uncertain future. "We can't really fast properly this year because everything we own has been destroyed or damaged by the mudflow," a resident, Boiman told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.

Jakarta Post - October 10, 2006

Jakarta/Jambi/Palembang – As parts of Indonesia and neighboring countries continue to suffer through what is being called the worst haze since the massive forest fires of 1997, Malaysia's foreign minister urged regional cooperation to combat the annual problem.

Jakarta Post - October 10, 2006

Jakarta – Police here said on Monday they had arrested at least 53 people suspected of involvement in a recent violent protest against the closure of illegal mines in Bangka Belitung province.

Jakarta Post - October 10, 2006

The market price of turtles varies depending on their unique features, including their rarity in the wild or their status as a protected species.

Jakarta Post - October 10, 2006

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – The widow of murdered human rights campaigner Munir is planning to lobby American and United Nations officials to help her pressure the Indonesian government to uncover the mystery behind the death of her husband.

Reuters - October 10, 2006

Ahmad Pathoni, Jakarta – Giving jobs to some 600 military rebels whose dismissal triggered deadly violence in East Timor this year is crucial to resolving a crisis there, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said in a report on Tuesday.

Jakarta Post Editorial - October 10, 2006

Choking once again on what has become a yearly haze, Indonesia's neighbors could be forgiven for thinking that Jakarta could care less about other countries in the region. Cynics say the noxious haze plaguing neighboring countries and parts of this country should blow over Jakarta, to jolt our top officials into action.

ABC TV Lateline - October 10, 2006

Reporter: Tony Jones

Tony Jones: Well, we're joined now by the East Timorese Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta, and, as you've seen, he's just come from delivering the Hal Wooten lecture at the law faculty of the University of New South Wales. As we said earlier, he'll be meeting the Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday. Thank you for joining us, Jose Ramos Horta.

Agence France Presse - October 10, 2006

East Timor will need to tackle security sector reform to get back on track after deadly unrest earlier this year, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said in a report.

The tiny four-year-old nation descended into chaos in April and May after the government's dismissal of more than a third of its armed forces, who deserted their barracks complaining of discrimination.

Associated Press - October 10, 2006

Dili – East Timor violence could return to East Timor ahead of general elections next year, a conflict-prevention group warned Tuesday, recommending that the country's president and former prime minister sit out the polls to help reduce tensions.

International Crisis Group (Brussles/Jakarta) Asia Report No 120 - 10 October 2006

October 9, 2006

Jakarta Post - October 9, 2006

Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta – The row over former president Habibie's allegations about an aborted military coup on the second day of his short term is overshadowing a more interesting revelation from his memoir: the events surrounding the collapse of the New Order regime on May 21, 1998.

Jakarta Post - October 9, 2006

M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta – A coalition of non-governmental organization has rejected a government plan to introduce a single identification number (SIN) based on the personal information printed on citizens' ID cards.

October 8, 2006

Associated Press - October 8, 2006

Anthony Deutsch, Jakarta – Human rights groups on Sunday criticized a Supreme Court decision overturning the 14-year prison sentence of a man convicted of killing Indonesia's most prominent activist.

Jakarta Post - October 8, 2006

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – The reappointment of Brig. Gen. Surya Dharma Nasution to lead the police team probing the murder of human rights champion Munir will only undermine the police and the President's credibility, activists said Saturday.

October 7, 2006

The Australian - October 7, 2006

Paul Kelly – The Howard Government must rethink its policy towards Papua to prevent tensions or even hostilities with Indonesia and to terminate the myths that underwrite our public sympathy for Papua independence.

Jakarta Post - October 7, 2006

Jakarta – Frustrated with the government's handling of the murder of her husband, human rights campaigner Munir, the activist's widow Suciwati sought political support from the House of Representatives on Friday.

Jakarta Post - October 7, 2006

Tangerang – It was business as usual at the construction site of Pamulang Square near Lake Tujuh Muara on Jl. Siliwangi in Tangerang regency Thursday despite mounting protests from environmentalists and local residents.

Dozens of workers were seen digging holes to sink pylons for the shopping mall construction.

Jakarta Post - October 7, 2006

Markus Makur, Timika – Papua Police apprehended 47 traditional gold miners Friday for their alleged involvement in a blockade against work at the Freeport gold mine in Timika. The miners obstructed the road leading to the mine.

Jakarta Post - October 7, 2006

The hot mud that is surging from PT Lapindo Brantas Inc.'s gas well in Sidoarjo, East Java, has remained unstoppable after over three months. The government's decision to take over the handling of the disaster through a national team for mudflow control gives the impression that the company is shirking its responsibilities.

Jakarta Post - October 7, 2006

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – Non-governmental organizations called on the Yudhoyono administration Friday to press on with corruption cases involving state officials and legislators, despite objections from the House of Representatives.

Jakarta Post - October 7, 2006

Ruslan Sangadji, Palu – A civil society activist in Poso, Central Sulawesi, denied Friday military accusations that he had been involved in the violence that followed the executions of three Catholics.

October 6, 2006

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Urip Hudiono, Jakarta – Within a week, Indonesia will finish repaying all its debts to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), ending an eight-year, up-and-down relationship with the global financial agency.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Debate about human rights in this country seems to be too often all sound and fury that signifies nothing. Our politicians posture and make the right noises in international forums, often to applause, while at home activists work tirelessly to campaign for these rights. And sometimes they are murdered on the job.

Jakarta Post Editorial - October 6, 2006

Four Indonesians have been arrested in the United States charged with conspiring to ship arms illegally to Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger guerrillas and customers in this country.

The arrests last week in the US territory of Guam and the mainland state of Maryland have further lengthened the list of Indonesians suspected of illicit arms purchases.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

B. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta – The recent exchange of words between former president B. J. Habibie and retired General Prabowo Subianto gives us more political entertainment in a country already full of stage entertainers.

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - October 6, 2006

The Indonesia Supreme Court quashed a judgment by the Court of Appeal which affirmed the 14 year jail sentence pronounced by the Central Jakarta District Court last December against Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto for the murder of the well known human rights campaigner Munir.

Agence France Presse - October 6, 2006

Jakarta – Indonesia's justice system failed in overturning the conviction of a pilot for the murder of a leading rights activist, Human Rights Watch said, calling for a new investigation.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated his call Thursday for the once all-powerful military to press ahead with internal reform and to respect democracy.

"Continue the reform process and respect democracy," Yudhoyono said in a speech during a ceremony marking the Indonesian Military (TNI)'s 61st anniversary.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Hera Diani, Jakarta – The tug-of-war between the government and the powerful pharmaceutical industry over drug price rationalization and labeling is raging on, with only a small percentage of drug producers completely complying with regulations, a survey has found.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Jakarta – Greenpeace activists literally smoked out the forestry ministry in Jakarta on Thursday to protest the government's failure to stop forest fires. The blazes have spread choking smog over much of Southeast Asia, threatening the health of millions.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Jakarta/Batam – Haze from land-clearing fires in jungle-clad Kalimantan and Sumatra worsened Thursday, disrupting travel and shutting schools across the northern part of the country as residents donned masks to cope with the bad air.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Andi Hajramurni, Makassar – A civil society activist and local officials are some of the people the military blame Thursday for the recent violence in conflict-torn Poso, Central Sulawesi after the execution of three Christians on death row last month.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Fadli, Batam – A wheelchair was the closest companion that Dian Elfina's brought back home from Malaysia.

The 25-year-old sustained a broken pelvis and leg after she jumped from a first-floor window to escape from a manpower office in which she was temporarily residing.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Hera Diani, Jakarta – It has been eight years since the National Commission on Violence Against Women was established following the mass rape of ethnic Chinese women during the 1998 political riots.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta – Outspoken legislators from the major political parties are criticizing the state secrecy bill, which they say has been deliberately made to hide corrupt government officials from public scrutiny.

Jakarta Post - October 6, 2006

Jakarta – Politicians and activists are blasting President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration for "not being serious" about resolving the 2004 poisoning death of prominent human rights campaigner Munir.

October 5, 2006

Radio Australia - October 5, 2006

Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is under pressure to release a report which implicates his security forces in the murder of a high profile democracy activist. It comes after the Supreme court acquitted Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Priyanto of the murder of Munir Thalib during a flight to Europe in 2004.

Jakarta Post - October 5, 2006

Denpasar – Two musicians went on trial Wednesday at the Denpasar District Court in Bali for allegedly singing a song that likened a police officer to a dog.

Jakarta Post - October 5, 2006

Jongker Rumteh, Manado – Residents of North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, are protesting a future gold mining operation in the regency because of a possible plan to dispose of tailings into the sea.