Sofia, Bulgaria — The United Nations has quietly added Israel and Russia to a blacklist of states accused of enabling or failing to prevent conflict-related sexual violence—a move that has triggered sharp diplomatic backlash, including protests from Israel’s government and calls for the UN Secretary-General to intervene. The list, released in June 2024 as part … Read more
Local authorities in Pekalongan, Central Java, have moved to detain the leader of a local spiritual retreat center, known as a padepokan, following formal allegations of sexual abuse involving minors. The arrest, confirmed by the Pekalongan Police, marks a significant escalation in a case that has prompted widespread public concern and calls for a thorough … Read more
The Indonesian National Police have arrested the caretaker of an Islamic boarding school in Central Java following a harrowing investigation into the systemic sexual abuse of dozens of female students. The suspect, identified as AS, was apprehended on May 7, 2026, in Wonogiri District after attempting to evade police summons in Pati, where the crimes … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal – A disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse within the Indonesian national rock climbing team is unfolding, with authorities launching a formal investigation into accusations against a former head coach. The allegations, spanning a period of several years, center around the exploitation of female athletes and have prompted swift action from both law … Read more