Ballots not Bullets: Former Muslim Militants Turn to Politics in Poso
A campaign poster to “Change the President in 2019” sits among election political party advertisements ahead of the elections in Poso. Photo by Siti Nurhayati/PUSAD Paramadina.
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A campaign poster to “Change the President in 2019” sits among election political party advertisements ahead of the elections in Poso. Photo by Siti Nurhayati/PUSAD Paramadina.
Meliana was sentenced to 18 months in prison for insulting a religious symbol. Rioters involved in attacks on Buddhist temples and other symbols of Chinese culture received prison sentences of just 1-4 months. Photo by Septianda Perdana for Antara.
Militia leaders in Central Lombok attend a campaign event with their endorsed candidate during the December 2015 pilkada. Photo: Siswo Mulyartono
The Indonesian government is drafting a bill to protect religious minorities in a move to improve the country’s poor record in religious freedom. AAP/Nugroho Kuthit
“Restu Ibu” storefront where the “peace provocateurs” usually meet and spend the night.