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Latest posts by Sydney Allen

Peer under the sea of the Indonesian archipelago through this photo essay

A number of man-made forces are threatening these creatures

Written by Sydney Allen

5 September 2022

Does Indonesia have a healthy free press? Not according to West Papua

Papuan journalists face routine threats, abuse, and censorship

Written by Sydney Allen

9 May 2022

Indonesia is caught between Russia and the West ahead of the November G20 conference

Russia's attendance may derail Jokowi's summit goals

Written by Sydney Allen

15 April 2022

Jokowi shuts down chatter about a potential third term as President of Indonesia

Presidents may only serve two terms under Indonesia's constitution

Written by Sydney Allen

10 April 2022

How is Southeast Asia reacting to the invasion of Ukraine?

Of all ASEAN nations, Singapore made the strongest statement

Written by Sydney Allen, Mong Palatino

1 March 2022

Police violently break up Afghan refugee protest in Indonesia

The refugees would like either citizenship or resettlement

Written by Sydney Allen

20 January 2022

An overview of Indonesia’s coal export ban and Asia’s energy crisis

Coal companies weren't meeting their domestic sales obligations

Written by Sydney Allen

18 January 2022

Heavy floods leave over 30,000 displaced in northern Sumatra, Indonesia

Continual rainfall has worsened the situation since the flash floods on December 31

Written by Sydney Allen

10 January 2022

Global Voices newsroom songs of 2021

Some of our editors shared their top song of the year

Written by Sydney Allen

30 December 2021

The ‘immoral’ 42 songs banned from Indonesia's daytime radio

Regulatory agencies said the songs could be deemed inappropriate

Written by Juke Carolina, Sydney Allen

14 December 2021

How ‘cyber troops’ influence Indonesia's politics, policies, and media landscape

Cyber troops have influenced everything from the KPK to The New Normal

Written by Sydney Allen

9 December 2021

Indonesian police arrested students who raised banned ‘Papuan Independence Day’ flag

The students could face treason charges and prison time

Written by Sydney Allen

3 December 2021

Indonesian official tries to silence Greenpeace activists, changes course amid criticism

The controversy emerged after Greenpeace critiqued Indoneisa's deforestation policies

Written by Sydney Allen

19 November 2021

An all-women coral conservation team is helping to revive Indonesia's world-famous Gili reefs

The trainees are learning to graft, garden, and restore corals

Written by Sydney Allen

11 November 2021

Indonesian court allows internet blocking amid social unrest

The ruling has implications for freedom of speech in Southeast Asia

Written by Sydney Allen

9 November 2021

Days after COP26 agreement, Indonesian officials renege on anti-deforestation pledge

Officials backtracked on the plan after Jokowi signed the agreement

Written by Sydney Allen

5 November 2021

Community care during the pandemic in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

Inspiring stories amid uncertainty, despair, and a surging pandemic

Written by Mong Palatino, Sydney Allen

19 October 2021

Indonesia faces criticism for lack of financial support amid lockdowns

A slowed economy plus COVID-19 restrictions have created financial hardship

Written by Sydney Allen

28 July 2021

Volunteers tackle Bali’s plastic problem during pandemic

Bali has long been overrun with tourism-related trash and plastic

Written by Sydney Allen

16 July 2021

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