It is significant that mainstream Muslim organisation NU has criticised the police for providing security for Islamic hardliners trying to enforce the fatwa banning Muslims from wearing Xmas apparel such as Santa hats.
A dramatic day in court for Sara Connor's murder trial.
On day one of his blasphemy trial, Jakarta Governor Ahok's voice trembled as he spoke lovingly of his Muslim godparents and said he would never insult Islam.
Ahok and the rule of mobocracy. My analysis on fears the outcome of the blasphemy trial is a forgone conclusion.
The spectre of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami continues to haunt the people of Aceh. Almost 23,000 people have been displaced in the December 7 earthquake, with some of them telling us they are too afraid to return to their homes.
Yesterday I visited Pidie Jaya, the epicentre of Aceh's earthquake. Heartbreaking stories emerged from the rubble but as always Indonesians' incredible resilience was on display.
The latest ghastly news on earthquake in Aceh - at least 54 dead and toll rising as more bodies evacuated from flattened homes. Drugs, food and machinery needed.
Who says the TPP is dead in the water? Not the Australian trade minister.
After seven years of inaction, the Indonesian government is starting to speak out on behalf of fishermen whose livelihoods and health it says were impacted by the disastrous 2009 Montara oil spill.
The latest on the treason arrests: activist Sri Bintang Pamungkas detained in custody over YouTube video
My wrap of today's massive rally in Jakarta today calling for the arrest of the governor Ahok. The day was kicked off somewhat dramatically by the pre-dawn arrest of Megawati's sister and seven others on treason charges.
Indonesia jittery again ahead of today's rally. All Jakarta Intercultural School campuses have been closed, as is my son's kinder. Hoaxes like this one only serve to further inflame tensions.
"I don't even know why I'm here": Byron Bay murder suspect Sara Connor breaks her silence.
The last place in the world where rhinos, elephants, tigers and orangutan coexist in the wild could be in jeopardy after a group of Aceh citizens lost a class action to protect the Leuser Ecosystem.
Australian barrister Peter Strain said the indictment to a "large extent" supported Sara Connor's claims of innocence.
