Nine arrested in Indonesia over alleged baby trafficking
Authorities said the babies were trafficked when they were only days old, with younger infants commanding higher prices.
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Child beggars seen in post-disaster Indonesian province of Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health
Displaced children are turning to begging on the streets amid limited aid, often with their parents' permission, potentially leading to their long-term mental and developmental…
22 villages in Indonesia’s Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated
Among the hardest-hit was Sekumur village, which was completely destroyed by the cyclone. Today, nothing remains of the village except a mosque, which still stands amid mud and…
Outrage as Indonesia blocks foreign disaster aid to Sumatra
In recent days, evacuees in Aceh have raised white flags along the streets in protest at what they describe as limited humanitarian assistance and delays in the government’s…
Hundreds fall ill in Indonesia after eating government-provided meals, as President Prabowo downplays concerns
As of October 19, education watchdog the Network for Education Watch Indonesia (JPPI) had recorded some 13,168 students having experienced ill effects. The Health Ministry,…
Widespread flooding hits Indonesia’s North Sumatra, affecting thousands
In the provincial capital of Medan, floodwaters between 30 and 100 centimeters high submerged more than 3,300 homes across seven of its 21 subdistricts.
Indonesia’s Medan reaffirms humanitarian support for refugees
UNHCR Protection Associate Oktina Hafanti reported that approximately 1,200 refugees are currently residing in Medan, the largest city in Indonesia outside of Java.
1.5-year sentence for sandals thief in Indonesia sparks corruption debate
Netizens have taken to social media to criticize the verdict, comparing it to cases in which public officials received similar or even lighter sentences for embezzling billions of…
Indonesia on brink of losing Lake Toba’s Global Geopark status
Covering an area about the size of Hong Kong, Lake Toba is the world’s largest volcanic lake and one of the deepest lakes globally. UNESCO has granted "a yellow card" to the…
Prosecutors in Indonesia’s North Sumatra appeal life sentences for murderers of journalist, family
Adre said the three men were guilty of the premeditated murder of journalist Rico Sempuran Pasaribu, his wife Eprida Ginting, their son Sudiinvestasi Pasaribu and grandson Lowi…