Amnesty International’s Agnes Callamard Urges Indonesia to Address Rising Authoritarianism and Human Rights Violations

She urged Indonesian authorities to take all necessary steps to end these violations and ensure the protection of human rights in the country.

“I also call for a greater role for independent media, civil society, and religious leaders to stand against the rise of authoritarianism in this country,” Callamard said.

“This may not concern you today, but make no mistake—if left unchecked, it will affect many more people, both in Indonesia and around the world,” she warned.

Amnesty International called on Indonesia to immediately end impunity and investigate serious human rights violations. The organization also urged Indonesia to strengthen solidarity with other developing countries to combat authoritarian practices globally.

70th Anniversary of the Bandung Conference: A Call for Anti-Oppression Solidarity

Callamard also addressed the growing organized assault on human rights led by current U.S. President Donald Trump, a global phenomenon that must be stopped.

“We call on the Indonesian government to cooperate with other governments in the region,” she said.

This year, in April, Indonesia will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference. Callamard reminded that 70 years ago, in 1955, Asian and African countries came together in Indonesia to reject colonialism and herald a new era. However, 70 years later, the world faces a regressive era marked by renewed colonialism, oppression, military aggression, and genocide.

For Callamard, it is now time for Indonesia, as a leader in the region, to call upon the leaders of Asian and African nations to rise together and declare: “This is not the era and global order we want to build!”