Indonesia: Repeal New Intelligence Law

Indonesia’s recently enacted intelligence law could be used to impose repressive practices reminiscent of the Suharto era.

(New York) – Indonesia’s recently enacted intelligence law could be used to impose repressive practices reminiscent of the Suharto era, Human Rights Watch said today. The Indonesian parliament, which passed the law on October 12, 2011, should repeal or amend the act to meet international human rights standards, Human Rights Watch said.

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