HEADLINE | INDONESIA- 2024 elections chance to ‘rejuvenate democracy’ in Southeast Asia
Members of the Victim Solidarity Network for Justice (JSKK) hold the 792th Kamisan rally in front of the State Palace on Oct. 26, 2023. Commemorating Youth Pledge Day, which falls on every Oct. 28, the network urged the government to commit to building democracy and supporting the reform agenda by stopping corruption, collusion and nepotism and guaranteeing a constitutional enforcement of law and human rights.(Antara/Wahyu Putro A)
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In a region that is witnessing democratic stagnation and regression, it is hoped that Indonesia may demonstrate progress as the country enters its election season for next year, making it an important role model for Southeast Asia, a conference heard recently.
Scholars and experts from several countries in the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, convened at the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) in Depok, West Java, from Thursday to Friday, where they discussed election results in the region and their impact on democracy and human rights.
Memento Maxima Digital MarketingThroughout the talk, analysts agreed that Southeast Asia is currently backsliding or, at the very least, stagnating, with regard to democracy as a result of domestic political occurrences around or during elections.
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Radhiyya Indra
The Jakarta Post
PREMIUM Jakarta
● Sun, October 29, 2023
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