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The Rohingya in Aceh: solidarity and indifference

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Although Rohingya asylum seekers received a relatively warm reception from Acehnese citizens, the provincial and national governments have been slow to offer support, writes Dr Antje Missbach.

Civil society: the other potential loser in aid cuts to Indonesia

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Tim Mann writes that much of the discussion of the recent aid cuts to Indonesia has overlooked their potential impact on one of the key elements in the consolidation of democracy in the country: civil society.

Dialogue missing in Jokowi's Papua policy

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Despite President Joko Widodo's recent announcements, Jakarta continues to believe that improved welfare will make calls for independence disappear, writes Dr Richard Chauvel. Photo by Benny Wenda.

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We must go beyond symbolic protests

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Indonesia can easily dismiss Australia's objections to the death penalty when it just involves Australians. But Jokowi's policies have opened the window for a more powerful multinational response, write Dr Dave McRae and Diane Zhang.

Seven reasons why Bali pair should not have been killed

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Myuran Sukumaran​ and Andrew Chan's deaths were pointless. Australia's response to the executions should focus on how to prevent this happening again, writes Professor Tim Lindsey.

How will the executions affect the bilateral relationship?

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Dr Dave McRae speaks to RN Breakfast about the planned execution of narcotics prisoners in Indonesia and their impact on Indonesia's relations with Australia, and the rest of the world.

Weak defence of KPK a sign of growing troubles for Jokowi

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President Joko Widodo could lose civil society support over his failure to defend the Corruption Eradication Commission from attacks from the police, write Professor Tim Lindsey and Associate Professor Simon Butt.

A harsh response to executions would be foolish

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If Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are executed, writes Professor Tim Lindsey, any response should focus on the real issue in dispute between Australia and Indonesia – criminal justice. Photo by Mia Salim, DFAT.

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