Indonesia: New President Widodo must make good on human rights pledges

Headline Title: Indonesia: New President Widodo must make good on human rights pledges 22 July 2014 Indonesia’s new President Joko Widodo must deliver on campaign promises to improve Indonesia’s dire human rights situation, Amnesty International said.Widodo, who today was confirmed as winner of the 9 July presidential elections, has pledged to champion human rights during his time in the office – including addressing serious past human rights abuses, protecting freedom of religion, reforming the police and opening up access to Papua for international observers.“It’s encouraging that…

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