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The Directorate-General of Human Rights at the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights during the discussion at Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland (Photo : Kemlu) -  

VOInews, Jakarta : The Directorate-General of Human Rights at the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights discussed election implementation and human rights issues while participating in a dialogue with the Civil and Political Rights Committee at Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland from Monday until Tuesday (11-12/3).

As reported by Antara, human rights issues discussed include developments in Papua and Aceh, the Indonesian criminal code, abortion, the death penalty, regulatory frameworks that are suspected of being discriminatory, religious freedom, vulnerable groups and minorities, anti-torture measures, and gross human rights violations handling.

Director-General of Human Rights at the ministry, Dhahana Putra, in a written statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday (13/3) said that the committee's recommendations would be considered together with various recommendations from other UN human rights mechanisms.

He further said that the meeting reflected the government's commitment to sharing views to advance and protect human rights in the country.

The Civil and Political Rights Committee consists of 18 independent experts and is tasked with monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - ICCPR//Antara-VOI

Religious Attache of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Jakarta, Syaikh Ahmad bin Isa Al Hazimi during the ceremony (Archive) -

VOInews, Jakarta : The Saudi Arabian government distributed 1,000 iftar packages and dates to the people at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on Tuesday (12/3). Religious Attache of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Jakarta, Syaikh Ahmad bin Isa Al Hazimi, representing the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Indonesia, expressed his gratitude for this distribution. He hoped the iftar packages and dates could bring closer relations between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.

“...I'm at Istiqlal Mosque today to represent King Salman in the fast-breaking and date gift program. We are certainly very grateful for this program, which can make the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Indonesian government closer together”, Syaikh Ahmad bin Isa Al Hazimi said.

On the occasion, Shaikh Ahmad symbolically handed over packages to representatives of the Istiqlal Mosque and the mosque congregation. Saudi Arabia, through its Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da'wah, and Guidance, donated around 40,000 boxes of iftar packages, 20 tons of dates, and 50,000 copies of the Koran to various locations across Indonesia. On a separate occasion, Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque, K.H. Nasaruddin Umar thanked Saudi Arabia for providing iftar and date packages to the mosque//VOI-Rama

One of arch enemy's poster album (archive) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : The Arch Enemy “Decievers” Asia Tour concluded in the city of Jakarta, Indonesia on May 23 2024 at Peruri City Park Blok M South Jakarta.

For your information, Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band, originally a supergroup from Halmstad, formed in 1995. 

This event is promising a thrilling night for Indonesian metal heads, seeing the euphoria of the trail digital from one of the most influential bands in the metal genre featuring live performances as a headliner at the Hellfest festival and loud music events other prestigious ones, there are quite convincing testimonials that are very positive. 

An offering from 1011 Media, Stayounxfest and Noxafest for the connoisseur community Indonesian loud music, an event that promises a metal music concert experience memorable as the closing of their series of tours in 16 cities in 7 Asian countries, all at once closing a series of loud music concerts in May for metal heads Indonesia.

The band Arch Enemy's decision to end their tour in Jakarta shows that this city is considered one of the centers for the development of metal music in Asia. 

"We are very excited to bring Arch Enemy 'Deceivers' Asia Tour to Jakarta, where this concert is as well as closing their tour. So we should be required to make this tour not only impressive for metalheads, but it must also be impressive for Arch Enemy itself " said Frans Silalahi, CEO of 1011 Media & Stayounx fest. 

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wedensday (13/03/24), Arch Enemy's presence on the stage will also be enlivened by local bands such as Burger Kill, Noxa, Konfliktion, Straightout, Modern Guns and Ejakula La Vampira. 

"We here (Stayounx fest and Noxa fest) are trying to bring the spirit of the community to community, therefore we are trying to sell tickets for this AE show with ticket prices which we hope can be reached by all metal lovers in particular" Ade, CEO of
Noxa fest said//VOI

VOInews, US: Pacific leaders have hailed the signing of a new economic and security deal with the United States, after a five-month delay that had raised questions about Washington's influence in the region.

As reported by AFP on Monday (11/3), U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Compact of Free Association agreements with the leaders of Pacific nations Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia in Washington over the weekend.

The 20-year deal provides the three Pacific nations with a total of $7.1 billion in funding and was approved by the US Senate as part of a spending package worth $460 billion.

Marshall Islands President, Hilda Heine said the agreement "represents a very big step in mutual and enduring efforts to strengthen and improve the Compact."

Meanwhile, Micronesia President, Wesley Simina described the signing as "an important milestone" which "opens a new chapter in our enduring partnership with the United States".