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After decades of debate, the Indonesian government announced a finalised version of its new criminal code at the end of 2022. Critics say it diminishes human rights and is representative of a broader trend of suppression taking place across Southeast Asia.
One of Indonesia's most respected religious scholars is being remembered for his drive to promote diversity in the Muslim-majority country. Ahmad Syafi'i Ma'arif, who passed away on May 27 at the age of 86, was known for his vision of inclusive Islam, a progressive attitude and a true champion of pluralism in the country. Affectionately known as "Buya" a.