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Indonesian Authorities Used Fake News to Label Critics as 'Foreign Agents': Amnesty

Amnesty International reports that Indonesian authorities, including the military, used disinformation campaigns to brand activists and journalists as 'foreign agents,' silencing dissent. This tactic has led to threats and raises concerns about democratic backsliding.

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