Asia Alliance Against Torture
@tortureinasia
A collaborative movement of CSOs across Asia Pacific to abolish torture acts.
[Strong EU-SEA Collaboration to #EndTorture] Thailand, Malaysia & Philippines join forces with the EU on torture prevention. #SafeInCustody project fosters knowledge sharing & best practices @apt_geneva @EUinThailand @CrCF_Thailand @SUARAMtweets @TFDPupdates @eu_eeas
During Indonesia’s National Police Day (Bhayangkara), KontraS released a policy paper by presenting 602 acts of violence by police were recorded—including 38 torture incidents, 37 extrajudicial killings, and 44 wrongful arrests from July 2024–June 2025 x.com/KontraSupdates…
🚨As Indonesia prepares to celebrate its National Police Day, KontraS' data reveals there's little to celebrate🚨 Through the disturbing policy paper published the day before the 'celebration', it showcases an amount of 602 acts of police brutality from July 2024 – June 2025,…
#TortureinASIA On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, @KontraS highlights that the torture of indigenous Papuans by military personnel and attacks on human rights defenders continue to persist without meaningful accountability. Furthermore, we do not forget…
Torture is not a relic of the past—it is a living wound in the. In commemorating the 26th June, A3T kept our composure and stance to denounce all forms of torture through our joint statement which can be accessed through bit.ly/A3Ttorture25
07/11/24 - The assassination of Munir Said Thalib, founder of KontraS and a prominent figure to human rights and democracy, marks its 20th year. He was brutally murdered through a systematic plan involving arsenic poisoning. Despite two decades and the sweet promises stated in…
All Eyes on Semarang!!! 🚨🚨🚨 The use of force by the police occurred in Semarang, involving the use of tear gas against demonstrators. Stop Now!
Yaa Allah ada anak kecil juga waktu Isilop nembak Gas Air Mata😭 Ini Aksi di Semarang, Banyak korban yang kekurangan oksigen dan di evakuasi di depam Paragon Mall Semarang‼️ KAWAL SAMPAI MENANG‼️ #KawalPutusanMK #TolakPolitikDinasti #TolakPilkadaAkal2an #KawalSampaiMenang
#Jakarta's streets are buzzing! Massive civil society protests erupt as activists, students, and KOLs unite against the Legislative's defiance of Constitutional Court Decision. Meanwhile, security forces stand by with tear gas and mobile brigade cars x.com/KontraSupdates…
⚠️EMERGENCE OF PEOPLE POWER, SAFEGUARD COURT'S RULING⚠️ Jakarta, 22nd August 2024, current turnovers of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) towards the (supposedly) final decision on the Constitutional Court (MK) to nullify the requirements for regional elections…
Today marks the 19th year since the enforced disappearance of Masood Janjua and Faisal Faraz. We stand in solidarity with their families and demand justice for these innocent souls. #EndEnforcedDisappearances #ReleaseMasoodJanjua #19YearsTooLong
Meet Ayeesha Ali, a passionate participant from Asia Classroom! 🌟 Hear her inspiring reasons why youth across Asia should join this transformative experience. Unlock your potential and make a difference! 🌏✨ Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
🇮🇩#Indonesia: Call for International Attention! The alarming rise in child torture cases in Indonesia demands immediate global intervention and support. According to our documentation, from mid-June 2023 to May 2024, there have been 9 incidents of torture resulting in 14…
#Statement Following the tragic events of June 25, where dozens of young Kenyans were killed and hundreds injured during protests, President @WilliamsRuto said he would withdraw the punitive finance bill, 2024. Security forces, violating human rights, had killed these protesters…
📑The alliance, along with @IRCT @forum_asia @MilkTeaAlliance and @omctorg published a regional statement to #Torture issues in #AsiaPacific Read more through the link below kontras.org/artikel/asia-a…
🇮🇩📢#EndTorture: In commemoration of the 2024 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, KontraS releases a report on torture situation in Indonesia . This report covers findings from June 2023 - May 2024