Mathias Hariyadi

Middle and high school students spend months preparing for the Ujian Nasional. Too many cases of corruption and the disparity between the level of candidates from region to region.

Buni Yani, a former journalist and professor of communication, is accused of having manipulated the words of Ahok and having incited the radical Muslim groups. A petition calling for his prosecution has collected more than 100 thousand signatures. The fundamentalists promise more protests on 2 December.

Investigators have entered his name in the official list of suspects. The first breakthrough in the legal case that has been dragging on for weeks. The politician was not arrested but cannot leave the country. The hearings will be broadcast live on TV. Ahok faces up to five years in prison.

Some 7 provinces, 18 regencies and 76 districts go to the polls next February. Citing Gaudium et Spes, the Bishops' Conference calls on all believers to "take advantage of their civil right to vote." Catholics can help create a peaceful atmosphere to ensure that the right leaders are elected.

Two year old Olivia Intan Marbun did not survive her wounds and burns. She was playing with other children in front of the church when the improvised explosive device exploded. The assailant, Johanda, had already been arrested for terrorism and has ties with the Islamic State.

A child among the wounded. AsiaNews sources: the author was stopped by the crowd and arrested. A strategy of tension that finds its roots in a blasphemy accusation against governor of Jakarta. The real goal: to topple President Joko Widodo.

Three "study days" to explore one of the principal emergencies in Indonesian society. Ignatius Jonan, Energy Minister, a Catholic and "an example of good administration” among the speakers. Analysts: "Compared to the past, corruption is widespread at all levels."

Buni Yani, a communications professor at the London School in Central Jakarta, is accused of having manipulated the words of the capital’s Christian governor to make them offensive to Islam. He defended himself by saying he did it "by mistake", but the public wants an investigation.

An emergency security meeting is held at the presidential palace after crowd clashes with police. Ethnic Chinese start to express fears. The "blasphemy" case against Jakarta governor will be held in the coming weeks "in a transparent, speedy and clear manner." Deputy speaker Fahri Hamzah, who wants to force Widodo from office, was among the crowd of protesters.

The president did not meet with Muslim leaders calling for the arrest of Ahok accused of "blasphemy”. Despite early fears, the event was held in a peaceful manner with a few clashes. There are religious and political factors behind the protest.

Msgr. Bunjamin Antonius Subianto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Bishops Conference (KWI), on the Pope’s trip to Sweden: "We all have a duty to show the merciful 'face' God."

For Agus Sriyono, Indonesian ambassador to the Holy See, "we must not forget differences but have a humble and friendly attitude towards Protestants, like that of the pope". For Rev Ishak Lambe, "Catholics and Lutherans face the same challenges” in today's world, and “must work hand in hand to find solutions".