Articles tagged ‘protest’
Protestors demonstrate against Israeli terror at US Embassy in Jakarta
By Nick | August 1st, 2006 |
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Indonesians protested the Israeli slaughter of innocent people in Lebanon, outside the the US embassy in Jakarta. Here’s more from, the Jakarta Post.
Foreign Minister Downer Visits Timor Leste
By BootsnAll | June 4th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Fighting between rival armed neighbourhood gangs and with looting rife on the island, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer arrived made a quick trip for talks with East Timor’s leaders after weeks of violent clashes between numerous rival factions.
May Day in Indonesia: Protestors crowd Jakarta
By Nick | May 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Today is Monday May 1st, May Day in Indonesia. Though not a National Public Holiday, May Day represents a day time to recognize workers rights. That whole subject is debatable the world over. If you are a worker, you’ll be for workers rights, if you’re an employers, you’ll seek to push them back. There are [...]
Islamic protestors attack Playboy offices in Jakarta
By Nick | April 14th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Offices of men’s magazine Playboy were attacked today by member of ultra conservative Islam Defenders Front (FPI). The group had filed a police request to demonstrate against the publication of the magazine, but things got out of control.
Denmark advises nationals to leave Indonesia
By Nick | February 8th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Denmark has advised its citizens not to travel to Indonesia, and for Danes in Indonesia to leave. The cartoon pictures of the Prophet Mohammed have become a Muslim version of the Monica Lewinsky saga, where much was made of something quite small.
