Indonesian students protest rumoured delay of 2024 election

Indonesian students protest rumoured delay of 2024 election

Thousands of students marched in cities across Indonesia on Monday to protest against rumours that the government is considering postponing the 2024 presidential election to allow President Joko Widodo to remain in office beyond the two-term legal limit, calling it a threat to the country’s democracy. They demonstrated in front of the Parliament building in … Read more

Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha amid outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

A foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia is disrupting ritual slaughter of animals to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha, known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is a revered observance that coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. It is a joyous … Read more