Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has formally recommended that the government recognize corruption as a human rights violation during the upcoming revision of the nation’s anti-corruption laws. The proposal seeks to shift the legal focus from viewing corruption solely as a financial crime against the state to acknowledging its role in depriving citizens … Read more
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) was the most frequently reported institution for alleged human rights violations in 2025, receiving 805 complaints. According to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) annual report released July 6, the commission recorded a total of 3,003 complaints throughout the year. Which institutions received the highest number of complaints? … Read more
Social media claims circulating on Threads, Facebook, and LinkedIn falsely allege that Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) demanded Iran withdraw military forces from the Strait of Hormuz. Verification by Tempo confirms these statements are hoaxes, as neither the Minister nor the commission issued such a directive. … Read more