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Creative justice: Prabowo’s island-prison plan for corrupt Indonesians involves sharks as gatekeepers

However, critics said that an enduring solution needed stronger anti-graft laws to ensure accountability and not flashy proposals.

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Indonesia

Papua rebels kill teacher, injure 6 accused of spying for Indonesian military

Indonesian authorities vow swift response, condemn the violence as an unprovoked attack on civilians.

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Indonesia

Trial ahead for Indonesian cop arrested for suspected sex crimes after Australian alert

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Once Duterte’s prisoner, Leila de Lima campaigns while he's held at the ICC
Philippines

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Former Philippine senator is running for election to the House on a social justice platform.

Creative justice: Prabowo’s island-prison plan for corrupt Indonesians involves sharks as gatekeepers
Indonesia

Creative justice: Prabowo’s island-prison plan for corrupt Indonesians involves sharks as gatekeepers

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Pentagon chief Hegseth heads to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions

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Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”

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Thailand’s rural doctors venture to remote places, push for health-care equality

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EXPLAINED: Arrested ARSA leader has history of violence against Rohingya in Bangladesh

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Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence

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Amid pro-democracy protests, Indonesia allows more military officers in civilian posts

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