Academic Freedom Fears as New Indonesian President Takes Office
Helen Packer | 05 November 2024 | Times Higher Education
Academic freedom in Indonesia looks set to continue to decline under the leadership of a new president known for his authoritarian stance, scholars have warned.
Critics of former president Joko Widodo accused him of undermining democracy, and the country’s new leader, Prabowo Subianto, is expected to follow in his predecessor’s footsteps.
“Academic freedom in Indonesia has been worsening here from time to time, especially during Jokowi’s administration,” said Herlambang Perdana Wiratraman, assistant professor of constitutional law and human rights at Universitas Gadjah Mada and a member of the Indonesian Caucus for Academic Freedom (Kika)….