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TAPOL - which means political prisoner in Indonesian - is a leading English language authority on the human rights situation in Indonesia and East Timor. Welcome to our website!

The latest issue of our regular publication TAPOL Bulletin can be viewed on this site. You can read articles from earlier Bulletins in our archive and find out how to subscribe to the paper edition.

TAPOL produces occasional reports and briefing papers and has a number of publications for sale. You can also find out more about Tapol and link to other sites.

2009 Elections:
In the ten years since the downfall of former President Suharto, rapid social, economic and political developments have transformed Indonesia from a harshly repressive dictatorship to a chaotic yet functional democracy.

The country is now preparing for another momentous election year with parliamentary elections in April and the first round of Presidential elections in July.

In the run-up to the polls, TAPOL is publishing a series of election updates focusing on key issues and providing a digest of latest news and analysis. These can be obtained by clicking on the 'Elections' link above.
Latest News & Statements:

TAPOL calls on British Government to suspend training of Kopassus
24 June 2009 -
TAPOL press release


From bullets to ballots: Aceh elections bolster peace process
24 June 2009 - TAPOL press release


Presidential election debates must include human rights
10 June 2009 - TAPOL press release


Winners and losers in Indonesia's elections
27 May 2009 -
TAPOL press release


Papua violence mars Indonesian elections
9 April 2009 - TAPOL press release

TAPOL protests defamation charges against Timorese journalist
1 March 2009 - Statement


Women pessimistic about their prospects in Indonesian elections
25 February 2009 - TAPOL press release

Perempuan pesimis soal peluang mereka dalam Pemilu
25 Februari 2009 -
Siaran Pers TAPOL 


Security Council urged to ensure accountability for Timor crimes
18 February 2009 - Joint NGO letter


Focus on corruption as Indonesian elections draw near
13 February 2009 - TAPOL press release

Korupsi sedot perhatian menjelang pemilu
13 Februari 2009 - Siaran Pers TAPOL

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