Feri Amsari, scholar of constitutional law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Andalas was recently reported to the Jakarta Metropolitan Police for alleged incitement and spreading of “fake news”. These complaints seem to be retaliation for his criticism of the government’s claims of self-sufficiency in the area of food production. CCS urges the Indonesian government to disregard these ... Continue Reading>>
Environmental Scientist Targeted for Illuminating Illegal Tin Mining
Bambang Hero Saharjo is being sued and harassed for testifying in court that illegal tin mining in Indonesia has caused billions of dollars in environmental damages. Mongabay:Indonesian scientist under fire for revealing extent of illegal tin mining Bambang Hero Threatened with Criminalization (Again) The Guardian: Scientist who takes on firms causing wildfires wins John Maddox prize ... Continue Reading>>