Repatriation of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina woman sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, was repatriated to the Philippines on December 23rd, 2023, following an agreement between the Philippine and Indonesian presidents. She arrived in Manila, was transferred to a women's prison, and expressed hope ...
Repatriation of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina woman sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, was repatriated to the Philippines on December 23rd, 2023, following an agreement between the Philippine and Indonesian presidents. She arrived in Manila, was transferred to a women's prison, and expressed hope ...
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40% Bias Score
Indonesia Deploys 141,605 for "Operasi Lilin 2024" Holiday Security
Indonesia's National Police will conduct "Operasi Lilin 2024" from December 21st, 2024, to January 2nd, 2025, deploying 141,605 personnel to secure holiday travel (predicted at 110.67 million people) and events at 50,105 churches and 1,658 New Year's locations, utilizing traffic management and proac...
Indonesia Deploys 141,605 for "Operasi Lilin 2024" Holiday Security
Indonesia's National Police will conduct "Operasi Lilin 2024" from December 21st, 2024, to January 2nd, 2025, deploying 141,605 personnel to secure holiday travel (predicted at 110.67 million people) and events at 50,105 churches and 1,658 New Year's locations, utilizing traffic management and proac...
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36% Bias Score
Repatriated Filipina escapes Indonesian death row
Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, a Filipina woman on death row in Indonesia since 2010 for drug trafficking, was repatriated to the Philippines on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, after a prisoner transfer agreement was signed by both countries on December 6, 2023, removing the possibility of execution. Veloso w...
Repatriated Filipina escapes Indonesian death row
Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, a Filipina woman on death row in Indonesia since 2010 for drug trafficking, was repatriated to the Philippines on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, after a prisoner transfer agreement was signed by both countries on December 6, 2023, removing the possibility of execution. Veloso w...
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24% Bias Score
Bali Nine: Repatriation of Remaining Members After Two Decades of Imprisonment
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle heroin from Indonesia to Australia; two were executed, and the remaining seven, after serving lengthy sentences, were recently repatriated to Australia on humanitarian grounds.
Bali Nine: Repatriation of Remaining Members After Two Decades of Imprisonment
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle heroin from Indonesia to Australia; two were executed, and the remaining seven, after serving lengthy sentences, were recently repatriated to Australia on humanitarian grounds.
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40% Bias Score
Filipino Woman Freed From Indonesian Death Row After 14 Years
After nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino national who maintained her innocence, will return home following a bilateral agreement between Indonesia and the Philippines, resolving a decade-long diplomatic effort.
Filipino Woman Freed From Indonesian Death Row After 14 Years
After nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino national who maintained her innocence, will return home following a bilateral agreement between Indonesia and the Philippines, resolving a decade-long diplomatic effort.
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24% Bias Score
Five Bali Nine Members Repatriated to Australia
On December 15, 2024, five Bali Nine members—Scott Rush, Mathew Norman, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, and Martin Stephens—were transferred from Bali to Australia as prisoners, following nearly 20 years of imprisonment in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle 8.3 kg of heroin.
Five Bali Nine Members Repatriated to Australia
On December 15, 2024, five Bali Nine members—Scott Rush, Mathew Norman, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, and Martin Stephens—were transferred from Bali to Australia as prisoners, following nearly 20 years of imprisonment in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle 8.3 kg of heroin.
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40% Bias Score
Ruling Coalition Dominates Indonesia's Regional Elections
Indonesia's ruling coalition won most regional elections on November 27, 2024, with administration-backed candidates winning key gubernatorial races, although the opposition won Jakarta; elected officials will serve five-year terms starting February 2025.
Ruling Coalition Dominates Indonesia's Regional Elections
Indonesia's ruling coalition won most regional elections on November 27, 2024, with administration-backed candidates winning key gubernatorial races, although the opposition won Jakarta; elected officials will serve five-year terms starting February 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Filipina Freed From Indonesian Death Row After Prisoner Exchange
Following a 2023 prisoner exchange agreement, Indonesian authorities returned Filipina Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso to the Philippines after she spent 14 years on death row for drug trafficking, avoiding execution and offering testimony against a criminal syndicate that duped her.
Filipina Freed From Indonesian Death Row After Prisoner Exchange
Following a 2023 prisoner exchange agreement, Indonesian authorities returned Filipina Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso to the Philippines after she spent 14 years on death row for drug trafficking, avoiding execution and offering testimony against a criminal syndicate that duped her.
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48% Bias Score
Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home
Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.
Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home
Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.
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52% Bias Score
Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn
Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...
Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn
Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...
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52% Bias Score
Filipino Woman Freed From Indonesian Death Row After 15 Years
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking since 2010, was released after a "practical arrangement" deal between Indonesia and the Philippines and will return home following a 15-year ordeal, having narrowly escaped execution in 2015.
Filipino Woman Freed From Indonesian Death Row After 15 Years
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking since 2010, was released after a "practical arrangement" deal between Indonesia and the Philippines and will return home following a 15-year ordeal, having narrowly escaped execution in 2015.
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32% Bias Score
Release of Bali Nine Members Reflects Shift in Indonesian Diplomacy
After nearly two decades of imprisonment, five Australian members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring were released from Indonesian prisons following diplomatic efforts by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a decision by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who also granted mass pardo...
Release of Bali Nine Members Reflects Shift in Indonesian Diplomacy
After nearly two decades of imprisonment, five Australian members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring were released from Indonesian prisons following diplomatic efforts by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a decision by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who also granted mass pardo...
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40% Bias Score