Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Why Indonesia’s parliament struggles to maintain independence and trust

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par Jefferson Ng, PhD student, Australian National University

Large demonstrations hit Jakarta over the past week as angry protesters demanded the dissolution of Indonesia’s Parliament.

Under the hashtag #BubarkanDPR (“Dissolve the Parliament”), frustration spilled onto the streets, fuelled by discontent over the country’s economic direction and the perceived disconnect between lawmakers and ordinary citizens.

The spark was the revelation that each Member of Parliament (MP) receives a monthly housing…

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