"Merdeka"

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7 March 2024

Women activists are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 7, 2024. They are highlighting the 808th Kamisan Action, which emphasizes the recurring issue of violence against women that the state has never taken seriously. The National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has released a report detailing 401,975 cases of violence throughout 2023.

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#11053890

7 March 2024

Women activists are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 7, 2024. They are highlighting the 808th Kamisan Action, which emphasizes the recurring issue of violence against women that the state has never taken seriously. The National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has released a report detailing 401,975 cases of violence throughout 2023.

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18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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#10922100

18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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#10922101

18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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#10922105

18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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#10922108

18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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#10922111

18 January 2024

Participants are opening umbrellas, a distinctive feature of the Kamisan demonstration, across from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. Kamisan, named after Kamis (Thursday), is a peaceful protest that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. Families of victims of atrocities committed before, during, and after the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest is uniting people related to several cases of human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of human rights activists in 1997-1998, and more recent cases such as the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Today, Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with strong participation from the youth. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, carrying photographs of the victims, and holding black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas are not only for protection from the sun and rain but also symbolize protection and the strength of faith. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural expressions. Each meeting is concluding with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer.

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#10666972

21 October 2023

Thousands of Muslims from West Java held a solidarity action for Palestine in Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The protesters were seen carrying many posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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#10666978

21 October 2023

Thousands of Muslims from West Java held a solidarity action for Palestine in front of Gedung Sate, Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The crowd was seen carrying lots of posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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#10666982

21 October 2023

A man waves a Palestinian flag during a solidarity action for Palestine in front of Gedung Sate, Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The protesters were seen carrying many posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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#10666984

21 October 2023

Thousands of Muslims from West Java held a solidarity action for Palestine in front of Gedung Sate, Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The crowd was seen carrying lots of posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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#10666986

21 October 2023

A man is praying during a solidarity action for Palestine in front of Gedung Sate, Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The crowd was seen carrying lots of posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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#10666990

21 October 2023

A man is praying during a solidarity action for Palestine in front of Gedung Sate, Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The crowd was seen carrying lots of posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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#10666994

21 October 2023

A number of protesters unfurled the Palestinian giant flag during a solidarity action for Palestine in front of Gedung Sate, Bandung City on Saturday, October 21 2023. The action started from the Pusdai Mosque, then moved to Gedung Sate, Bandung City. Then, the protesters carried out a long march to the front of the Bandung Indah Plaza Mall to get to the Merdeka Building on Jalan Asia Afrika, Bandung City, which was the final point of the action. The protesters were seen carrying many posters, banners and large Palestinian flags while shouting ''Palestina, Palestina, bebaskan, bebaskan''.

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