HRF continues to closely monitor the youth-led protests in Indonesia against President Prabowo Subianto over the government’s handling of devastating forest fires and toxic haze, economic pressures, and corruption.
Civil society groups have also raised concerns over failed flagship programs, restrictions on press freedom, and growing consolidation of power under Prabowo’s administration.
HRF calls on the Indonesian government to protect and respect the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and to facilitate youth engagement in public spaces.
HRF classifies Indonesia as ruled by a hybrid authoritarian regime. Explore HRF’s Tyranny Tracker to learn more about democratic backsliding, shrinking civic space, and restrictions on freedom of dissent in Indonesia.
