Mathias Hariyadi

The President Dilma Rousseff has not accepted the credentials of the Indonesian delegate, in protest against the death sentence of a Brazilian citizen for drug dealing. The man is scheduled to be executed next week, but is schizophrenic. Indonesia confirms the executions of seven foreign drug traffickers and a compatriot.

The court ends the investigation against General Gunawan, throwing out all the charges against him. The investigation had effectively stopped his appointment as chief of police. Meanwhile, the police has started an investigation against top officials in the anti-corruption agency over false papers, causing an outcry among civil society groups.

Festivities on and off school grounds have been cancelled in Depok, Bekasi and Surabaya because they "tarnish our youth's future". Over the past ten years, students and the urban middle class have taken to the celebration, but for most Indonesians, it means little.

Drug traffickers are deemed Indonesia's main cancer. Eight prisoners should be executed by the end of the month. Justice and Peace expressed "concern" that President Jokowi has not shown any clemency. Criticism comes from the international community.

Long neglected by leaders of the Indonesian Church, now the young people play a central role for bishops and priests. The initiatives aim to strengthen morale among Catholic students. Particular attention to those who attend non-Christian institutions, a sort of "bridge" to young people of other faiths.

The goal of pastoral care for migrants is to "provide concrete training" to prospective migrants, so that they can compete "in the labour market." Economic crisis and unemployment feed trafficking. The Church works with the Ministry of Social Affairs in helping desperate people, including refugees.

The prosecutor general announces the imminent execution of more people sentenced to death for drug trafficking. Hardline of Justice chiefs supported by President Jokowi. Bishops, opposed to the death penalty, call for investment in adduction prevention and awareness campaign.

The power struggle currently underway in Indonesia is threatening the country's stability. The corruption watchdog blocked the appointment of a close associate of former President Megawati to the post of police chief. As a result, the anti-corruption agency's chief has become the victim of a smear campaign, whilst his deputy chief has been arrested. Human rights activists and civil society groups have taken to the streets to defend the rule of law. The president is a hostage of those powerful groups that backed his presidency bid.

Since last November Poso and the province have been the scene of an escalation of targeted attacks and barbarism. Police and authorities invite citizens not to go out, the farmers cannot cultivate the fields. Activists: "a wave of unconfirmed rumors" increasing "panic" among people. Appeals to the government to assure safety.

According to a report by the prestigious institute, 51 per cent of cases of violence can be attributed to public officials and agencies. Police and security forces are negligent or share responsibility in attacks on minorities. Although the number of cases of violence has dropped, government policy has not changed. Even reformist newly elected president Jokowi has been inattentive to minority rights.

The divers have also found the section that logs communications in the cockpit. The teams have located the main section of the crashed aircraft; at least 60 dead bodies still trapped inside. Catholic aviation officer: "moral duty" to return the bodies to the families.

Divers recover the Flight Data Recorder, which records the flight parameters; the second part, which logs communications in the cockpit, is still missing. Recovery operations hampered by bad weather in the area. Most of the bodies still trapped in the aircraft’s wreckage.