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        "id": 1628765,
        "msgid": "anies-highlights-concerns-over-freedom-of-speech-and-attacks-on-activists-1774111875",
        "date": "2026-03-21 23:06:19",
        "title": "Anies Highlights Concerns over Freedom of Speech and Attacks on Activists",
        "author": "David Oliver Purba",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has expressed concerns about threats to freedom of speech and apparent attacks on democracy activists, including the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus. Speaking during Eid al-Fitr celebrations, he urged a return to the nation's foundational principles as enshrined in the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution. This statement underscores growing worries about democratic backsliding and Indonesia's international role amid recent incidents.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Former Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan,\nhas highlighted concerns regarding freedom of speech and alleged attacks\non democracy activists. He conveyed this in the context of an invitation\nto return to the \u201cnation\u2019s essence\u201d during the Eid al-Fitr moment. \u201cOn a\npersonal level, we return to our essence, and in terms of national life\nand statehood, we return to its essence,\u201d he said when met at the\nAl-Azhar Grand Mosque, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Saturday\n(21\/3\/2026). Anies then spotlighted the current situation, which he\nbelieves raises concerns. One of them is the acid pouring incident\nagainst KontraS activist Andrie Yunus. \u201cThese are the days we witness\nattacks on democracy activists, concerns over freedom of speech, and\nquestions about Indonesia\u2019s role in the international arena,\u201d he stated.\nAccording to Anies, this situation should serve as a reminder for all\nelements to return to the basic principles of the constitution. \u201cThis is\nan opportunity for us to return to our essence, the essence of the\nIndonesian nation where is that? The Preamble of the 1945 Constitution,\u201d\nhe explained.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/anies-highlights-concerns-over-freedom-of-speech-and-attacks-on-activists-1774111875",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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