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Lawmakers’ Dance After State Session Sparks Mixed Reactions
Indonesian lawmakers face criticism for dancing after a state session, seen as insensitive amid citizens’ struggles.
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TostitoBandito
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Reminds me of the protests that were going on when I went to Thailand on a dive trip in 2009. The trip was fine, just had to stay away from certain areas and I recall watching the PM declare a state of emergency as I was in the airport about to fly home.
Hopefully the Indonesian government sorts themselves out soon. The situation there is a bit more complex though, since you've got this nationwide stuff and then there's also the long-standing issues in West Papua which go back decades and are their own thing. If the latter flares up it could be really disruptive to travel through Sorong, which would be a big deal for divers.
Hopefully the Indonesian government sorts themselves out soon. The situation there is a bit more complex though, since you've got this nationwide stuff and then there's also the long-standing issues in West Papua which go back decades and are their own thing. If the latter flares up it could be really disruptive to travel through Sorong, which would be a big deal for divers.
My next rip to Indonesia(Bali) is in June 2026. So I have plenty of time to see how this mess to be resolved one way or another.
As long as there is NO travel warning(BLACK) issued by HK Gov, my travel insurance to Indonesia is covered.
clownfishsydney
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The information on the Smart Traveller page for Indonesia is not very good, seems to be very simplified. In any case, the places that divers go are very very unlikely to have any sort of protest.
Riots Over 4 Political Prisoners Transfer in Sorong, Southwest Papua Governor: Stop This Brutal Action
Southwest Papua Governor Elisa Kambu called on all elements of society to actively participate in creating a conducive and peaceful situation in Sorong City.
voi.id
Sorong.
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