Mixed Feelings

Strict action needs to be taken against anyone proven to have used live ammunition. In additional to criminal sanctions, the police must express their sympathy to the victim’s family.

Democracy in Indonesia has improved according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, as the country’s score on the Democracy Index rose to 6.71 this year from 6.30 in 2021.

On Tuesday (15/2/2022), Kompas published a headline on Indonesia’s improved democracy score, which has brought about relief, since the country’s score had been declining since 2015. But despite these improvements, Indonesian democracy remains flawed.