Joko Widodo
What We Know About Indonesia's Treason Arrests
Indonesian police detained 10 people on treason, and related charges, in the past 24 hours. Here's everything we know.
Indonesia executed four convicted drug offenders by firing squad
10 other people who were going to be shot on Friday got a reprieve, and 16 more are scheduled to be killed this year by the government of President Joko Widodo.
Indonesia Plans to Castrate Pedophiles Following Rampant Reports of Sexual Abuse
To crack down on the country's epidemic of child sexual abuse, the Indonesian government proposed tougher sentences, including implanting microchips in perpetrators' ankles, chemical castration, and the death penalty.
Indonesia Is Preparing to Execute More than a Dozen People for Drug Crimes
Last year, the government executed 12 foreign citizens and two Indonesians for drug crimes, sparking international outcry and leading several countries to withdraw their ambassadors from Jakarta.
Harsh Drugs Laws, Rising HIV Rates, and Indonesia's Battle Over Both
The country's aggressive policing techniques — simply possessing clean needles can be enough to be thrown in jail — appear to be hampering efforts to prevent the spread of HIV among intravenous drug users.
Do Indonesians Agree With Their Government’s Plan to Castrate Pedophiles?
After a series of high-profile sexual abuse cases, Indonesia is on the verge of mandating chemical castration. We asked people around Jakarta for their thoughts.
Indonesia's Drug Czar Still Wants Island Prison Guarded by Crocodiles—and Tigers and Piranhas Too
The director of the National Narcotics Agency said his proposal would cut down on prison corruption because you can't bribe crocodiles.
A Look at Indonesian President Joko Widodo's Efforts to Stamp Out Corruption
He went into office promising to modernize Indonesia. How has he fared in his first 15 months?
Indonesia's Massive Fires Have Made Half a Million People Sick
An especially strong El Niño is intensifying fires in Borneo and Sumatra that are intentionally set to clear forests for palm oil, pulp paper, and timber plantations.
Indonesia Air Force Crash That Killed 141 Sparks Investigation Into Paying Passengers
Indonesian authorities are investigating whether the plane violated military rules that prohibit picking up and charging non-military passengers.
Indonesian Court Rejects Appeal by Frenchman on Death Row for Drug Trafficking
Serge Atlaoui, 51, had contested Indonesian President Joko Widodo's refusal to pardon him after he was sentenced to death for working at an ecstasy lab.