Jakarta, Indonesia (HRNW)–Human Rights Watch has criticized a proposed amendment to Indonesia’s Human Rights Law that would allow authorities to determine who qualifies as a recognized human rights defender. Rights groups argue that such measures could undermine freedom of expression and association while increasing risks for activists and civil society organizations. HRW urged the government to protect all human rights defenders rather than creating mechanisms that could restrict independent advocacy.
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