Recent investigative reports have brought to light a series of covert transactions involving the Indonesian government’s acquisition of advanced spyware. This revelation has sparked widespread indignation among citizens, who are calling for greater transparency and accountability from their leaders. According to the study, which was conducted by the Security Lab of Amnesty International and several news sites, the spyware was …

Amnesty International has raised concerns about Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, utilizing spyware technologies acquired from Malaysia, the European Union, and Israel. This development presents significant issues with privacy and freedom of expression.  Prior to this, human rights organizations have condemned the largest economy in Southeast Asia for its restrictions on the internet, asserting that these regulations have …