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Indonesian Court Acquits Activist in Landmark Civil Liberties Case

3/6/2026

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On March 6, 2026, an Indonesian court acquitted activist Delpedro Marhaen of inciting riots tied to protests after police killed a Jakarta motorcycle taxi driver.
The protests continued through September 2025, leaving 10 dead and nearly 7,000 arrests.
Rights groups hailed the ruling as a civil-liberties victory, calling it an oasis amid Indonesia's democracy rollback.
The demonstrations marked President Prabowo Subianto's first major challenge since his 2024 election victory.

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On March 6, 2026, an Indonesian court acquitted activist Delpedro Marhaen of inciting riots tied to protests after police killed a Jakarta motorcycle taxi driver.
The protests continued through September 2025, leaving 10 dead and nearly 7,000 arrests.
Rights groups hailed the ruling as a civil-liberties victory, calling it an oasis amid Indonesia's democracy rollback.
The demonstrations marked President Prabowo Subianto's first major challenge since his 2024 election victory.