Indonesia: Rights group warns incoming Jakarta governor about protecting all citizens

“Governor Baswedan should use the power of his office to protect and defend the human rights of all Jakartans, rather than stoke the fears of the Muslim majority.”

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By UCANEWS | October 25, 2017

Human Right Watch tells Baswaden to preserve and nurture capital's diverse communities

Jakarta’s new governor, Anies Baswedan, should take concrete action to protect and promote human rights in Indonesia’s capital, a leading rights group said Oct. 26.

Governor Baswedan should make a specific commitment to defend the rights of the city’s vulnerable economic, sexual, and religious communities, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the governor who assumed office on Oct. 16.

“Governor Baswedan has a unique opportunity to build bridges between Jakarta’s diverse communities and ensure that Jakarta respects Indonesia’s international legal obligations,” said Brad Adams, the New York based group’s Asia director.
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