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January 23, 2024

Activism

Haris Azhar, Fatia Maulidiyanti in Legal Spotlight: Defamation Case Tests Indonesia’s Free Speech

Due to a video that was uploaded to Haris Azhar’s YouTube channel, the human rights activists Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar from Indonesia are presently being charged with criminal defamation. This development

Lewotobi Laki in East Flores, Indonesia. Photo Source: @kafiradikalis (X-Twitter)

Disaster·News

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Eruption Grounds Bali Flights

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on March 20, 2025, sending ash clouds 8,200 feet into the air and causing significant travel disruptions across the region. The Indonesian volcano, located on Flores Island, erupted for over 11 minutes, prompting authorities to raise

March 21, 2025

Indonesia’s Bioethanol Drive to Clear Belgium‑Sized 30,689 km² of Rainforest Sparks 315 Mt CO₂ Alarm

Asia·Forest·News

Indonesia’s forest conversion scheme for bioethanol production represents an ecological tipping point that forest scientists warn could unravel irreplaceable ecosystem services. The government’s plan