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HRW accuses Indonesia of persecuting Indigenous leaders, environmental activists
Published 29 July 2026 · science
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses Indonesian authorities of using the justice system to intimidate environmental activists and Indigenous leaders, who oppose
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses Indonesian authorities of using the justice system to intimidate environmental activists and Indigenous leaders, who oppose major development projects.
The rights group says many have been charged under the sweeping provisions of the criminal code, facing offenses from defamation to theft. Al Jazeera’s Rob
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Published: July 29, 2026 • 4:15 PM IST · Updated: July 29, 2026 • 4:41 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses Indonesian authorities of using the justice system to intimidate environmental activists and Indigenous leaders, who oppose major development projects.
The rights group says many have been charged under the sweeping provisions of the criminal code, facing offenses from defamation to theft.
Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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