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Indonesia court rejects bid to overturn Jokowi's victory
The court throws out the case lodged by ex-general Prabowo Subianto, saying he did not prove he lost the April vote because of widespread cheating and voter fraud
Attacks vs journalists, social media blocks in Indonesia amid election riots – IFJ
Media groups say at least 7 journalists were reportedly attacked while they were covering the protests, while social media platforms WhatsApp and Facebook were blocked
Indonesian troops flood Jakarta streets after post-election riots
(UPDATED) The government has also partly blocked access to social media – including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram – in a bid to clamp down on fake news and hoaxes linked to the violence
Indonesia warns against protests as Widodo rival rejects results
While official results are not due until next month, 'quick counts' show President Joko Widodo between 9 and 11 percentage points ahead of ex-general Prabowo Subianto
Indonesia's Joko Widodo on track to win presidency – pollsters
Based on data collected at polling stations, Saiful Mujani Research Center, Indo Barometer, and Indikator Politik Indonesia say Widodo is holding a strong lead, although official results are not due until next month
Indonesia polls close as 'everyman' president battles firebrand ex-general
More than 190 million voters were asked to choose between an incumbent president lauded for his infrastructure projects and a fiery nationalist with links to a brutal dictatorship
Muslim-majority Indonesia votes in its biggest-ever election
More than 190 million Indonesians are set to cast a ballot
Facebook takes down fake network supporting Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo
The takedown takes place ahead of the Indonesian presidential elections on April 17
Indonesia polls bring battle over China's Belt and Road push
Incumbent President Joko Widodo still pushes for Chinese investment, while his opponent Prabowo Subianto wants to review their deals with the Asian economic giant
Indonesia's desperate housewives chase selfies on election trail
Both Indonesia presidential candidates Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto are regularly mobbed by adoring female fans – though Jokowi appears more at home performing in front of the crowds
Facebook to restrict foreign political adverts ahead of Indonesia poll
The world's biggest social network is temporarily restricting any paid material from advertisers based outside Indonesia that relates to politicians, parties or attempts to encourage voter suppression
Dozens of ex-graft convicts running for office in Indonesia polls
The Southeast Asian nation is riddled with corruption at all levels of society and its House of Representatives is widely viewed as one of its most graft-hit institutions
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 15, 2017
Hello Here s a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday
Throngs vow to vote for Muslim leaders in Jakarta election
Supporters and followers of several Islamic groups flash posters such as I d prefer if my leader is a Muslim and It is forbidden to pick an infidel leader
Jelang pilkada, pengisian jabatan aparatur sipil negara sarat kepentingan politik
Menurut UU kepala daerah petahana dilarang melakukan penggantian pejabat 6 bulan sebelum masa jabatannya berakhir
Pemilu 2014: Berkah partisipasi dan keterbukaan
Bukan Jokowi yang mendorong partisipasi dan keterbukaan di Pemilu 2014
Mengapa pilkada serentak harus diundur
Mengapa pilkada serentak setidaknya harus berlangsung bulan Juni 2016 dan pemilu legisaltif dan presiden serentak harus berlangsung pada bulan Juni 2019?
In first interview, Jokowi tries to manage expectations
The people want a huge transformation immediately but everything has a process It’s not as easy as flipping the palm of your hand
Jokowi’s inauguration: What you need to know
What will happen where who will be there security etc
HIGHLIGHTS: Jokowi's presidential inauguration
Joko Widodo makes history on October 20 2014 when he is inaugurated as Indonesia s 7th president
Yudhoyono: 'I felt the anger of the people’
Indonesia s outgoing president addresses concerns over the country s democracy at the 7th Bali Democracy Forum
Asian CSOs 'concerned' for Indonesian democracy
The Seoul based Asian Democracy Network issues a statement ahead of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum
'What democratic lessons?' Activists reject Bali Democracy Forum
We don’t need to talk about democracy in ceremonial events when the people’s right to vote for their leader has been removed
Yudhoyono intervenes in election law controversy
The outgoing president plans to issue a presidential decree to reverse the controversial new law that scraps the direct election of local leaders
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 30, 2014
Maneuvers by Prabowo and his allies to take over WelcomeMrLiar hashtag greets Yudhoyono s return a surprise gold medal at the Asian Games and more
In court ruling, Prabowo's coalition scores again vs Jokowi
The Constitutional Court rejects a judicial review of the amendments to the law on legislatures paving the way for Prabowo Subianto’s coalition to obtain control of the leadership of the legislature
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 29, 2014
From ShameOnYouSBY to ShamedByYou two Asian Games gold medals for Indonesia Aceh s approval of caning for gay sex and more
Rappler Newscast | September 26, 2014
Court grants Enrile s request for hospital detention Napoles downplays ties with sacked anti graft justice Outraged Indonesians mobilize to protect democracy
Outraged Indonesians begin to mobilize to protect democracy
Though there is little recourse other than to seek a judicial review of the new law – a move many are now working on – Indonesians are beginning to mobilize beyond Twitter hashtags
Indonesia’s political disgrace
Prabowo and his allies take revenge on Jokowi by eliminating direct local elections
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 26, 2014
How Indonesians lost their direct local voting rights why SaveSpongebob is trending in Indonesia a governor allegedly caught red handed exchanging bribes and more
How Indonesians lost their direct local voting rights
A walkout by the Democratic Party led to the House of Representatives easily passing the controversial Regional Elections Bill RUU Pilkada
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 25, 2014
Will Indonesians lose their right to vote today? Will the now convicted Anas hang himself at Monas? Will Indonesia bring home a gold medal from the Asian Games?
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 18, 2014
Democrat party supports direct local elections students protest reduced limits on finishing degrees a radical group threatens to shut down an LGBT seminar and more
Democrats confirm support for direct regional elections
The ruling Democratic Party s official position gives the upper hand to the political parties who are against a controversial bill that seeks to get rid of direct elections for governors mayors and district heads
Prabowo revenge? New bill puts voting rights at risk
Analysts say political parties are pushing for the controversial regional elections bill to force Jokowi and Megawati to start negotiating with them
Indonesia wRap: 9 September 2014
Kabar terkini soal RUU Pilkada para anggota DPR yang tersandung kasus suap dana haji gugatan uji materi untuk menaikkan usia minimum menikah untuk perempuan dan lainnya
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 9, 2014
The latest on the controversial local elections bill lawmakers implicated in the hajj graft scandal a petition to raise the marrying age for girls and more
Polemik RUU Pilkada masuki tahap genting
RUU Pilkada jalan untuk kurangi politisi korup atau tanda kemunduran demokrasi?
Indonesian court rejects Prabowo's election challenge
The court s chief justice Hamdan Zoelva said the court was rejecting the entire petition from the appellant
Tear gas, water cannons used against Prabowo supporters
Local media reported that provocative speeches inciting violence were heard from some protesters ahead of the verdict
Court verdict due on Prabowo's election challenge
The Constitutional Court is expected to reject Prabowo Subianto’s lawsuit and Prabowo is expected to reject the court decision
Prabowo's lawyer: Our evidence is too strong to reject
There are only two options to uphold the law or to allow the violations that took place We believe only a deviation from the law will lead to a loss for Prabowo s team
Indonesians out to hold Jokowi accountable
After guarding the vote empowered Indonesians are doing everything to ensure that Indonesia s next president will stick to his promises
Prabowo’s weak suit
For the Prabowo Hatta ticket the court remains the last legal avenue to challenge the result If this is all they have got they should expect to lose
The betrayal at the heart of Prabowo’s challenge
In his mind Prabowo has been betrayed three times by the people who have been declared victors in the 2014 election Stanley Weiss writes
Prabowo: ‘I can bring tens of thousands of witnesses’
But he only has 14 days to challenge Joko Widodo and his running mate Jusuf Kalla s victory in Indonesia s presidential elections
Security tight for first Prabowo lawsuit hearing
More than 1 400 police personnel deployed but Prabowo Subianto s party says they expect up to 30 000 supporters
Jokowi gears up for transition; Prabowo camp goes to police
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says Joko Widodo should wait for the decision of the Constitutional Court on Prabowo Subianto’s petition challenging the election results
Public scrutiny shows problems in Prabowo's legal challenge
Typographical errors inconsistent figures on how many votes are in dispute handwritten notes and unsubstantiated allegations are found in the legal document
