Church attacked with stones, urine – pastor

A leader of the Batak Society Christian Church (HKBP) of Philadelphia in West Java has urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take action against religious intolerance after radical Muslims were accused of throwing stones and urine at a church congregation.

Indonesian president under fire over N. Korea meet

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has come under fire from activists for not having raised human rights violations during a meeting with a visiting top North Korean official.

Indonesia seeks Australian help on missing fishermen

Indonesia has sought Australia’s help in learning the fate of 13 fishermen who went missing in the Timor Sea more than two months ago.

WWF in new bid to save orangutans

The World Wide Fund for Nature Indonesia (WWF-Indonesia) yesterday launched a new fundraising drive aimed at financing coordinated efforts to save the dwindling Kalimantan and Sumatran orangutan populations.

Group urges ASEAN rights body reform

An activist coalition has accused an ASEAN intergovernmental body tasked with producing a draft human rights declaration of dragging its heels and a lack of transparency in the drafting process.

Authorities close 3 churches in Aceh

The ongoing protests by a Muslim group have led to the closure of three Christian places of worship in the province of Aceh, the only province in Indonesia where Shari’ah (Islamic law) is implemented.

Jakarta official wants mosque loudspeakers toned down

Indonesian Vice President Boediono has appealed to the Indonesian Mosques’ Council (DMI) to lower the volume of mosque loudspeakers when they call the faithful to prayer.

New group in Indonesia to strengthen workers

A new umbrella organization in Indonesia was unveiled Tuesday to boost the bargaining power of workers as part of celebrations marking International Workers’ Day.

Indonesia to fund refugees’ housing

The ministry of housing has reallocated IDR700 billion (about $78million) this year to build housing for low income families and former residents of Timor Leste living in the province of East Nusa Tenggara.

Indonesia, Italy interfaith dialogue to foster peace

The governments of Indonesia and Italy say they are committed to taking interfaith dialogue to a higher level, with the aim of fostering global peace and respect for minority groups.

Foundation offers treatment to refugees

A Catholic foundation has offered free treatment to hundreds of families in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, many of them former Timor Leste refugees suffering from skin diseases.

Group urges release of Indonesian fishermen

A fisherman’s advocacy group has urged the government to immediately release 88 men, who they say were arrested illegally earlier this month for alleged fishing violations.

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