Usman Hamid

Usman Hamid

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Usman Hamid is the executive director of Amnesty International Indonesia, where he advocates for human rights and freedom of expression. He has expressed concern over the repression of artistic expression in Indonesia, particularly in light of recent events involving the band Sukatani and their song 'Bayar Bayar Bayar.' Hamid emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of artists and ensuring that creative works can serve as a platform for social critique without fear of censorship.

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Usman Hamid criticized the arrests of Roy Suryo and Tifauziah Tyassuma, viewing them as a criminalization of free expression.

Tanggapi Penangkapan Roy Suryo dan Dr Tifa, Jokowi Siap Tunjukkan Ijazah di Persidangan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-06-19
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Usman Hamid called for structural reforms in the police force following the incident.

Setelah Bripda Mesias Dipecat, Apa yang Mesti Dilakukan Polisi?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-24
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Usman is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia who responded to the Corruption Perceptions Index.

Indeks Persepsi Korupsi Indonesia Merosot, Tertinggal dari Malaysia dan Timor Leste
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-10
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Usman Hamid is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia who criticized the government's plan for militarization.

Tepatkah ASN Bergabung dalam Komponen Cadangan?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-04
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Usman Hamid, the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia, criticized the awarding of the national hero title to Soeharto.

Setelah Jadi Pahlawan Nasional, Nama Gus Dur dan Marsinah Diabadikan di Kementerian HAM
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-10
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Usman Hamid criticized the awarding of the national hero title to Soeharto as a betrayal of reform values.

Siapa Saja Pahlawan Baru Indonesia?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-10
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Usman Hamid is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia who commented on the strong connection between the remains and the missing individuals.

Identitas Kerangka Manusia di Kwitang Akan Segera Terungkap
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-07
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Usman Hamid is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia who commented on the strong connection between the discovery of human skeletons and the disappearance of Reno and Farhan.

Polda Metro Ambil Alih Perkara Penemuan Kerangka, Hasil Pemeriksaan Segera Disampaikan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-04
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Usman Hamid expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the disappearances of Farhan and Reno.

Farhan dan Reno Hilang Seusai Demo, Bagaimana Pelacakan Jejak Mereka?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-01
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Usman Hamid is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia and critiques the current state of human rights.

Satu Tahun Prabowo-Gibran dan Pemenuhan HAM yang Kian Terkikis
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-10-21
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Usman Hamid is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia who commented on the police's efforts to find missing persons including Farhan.

Farhan Hilang Usai Demo, Siapa di Balik Akun Medsosnya?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-21
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Usman Hamid is the Director of Amnesty International Indonesia and hopes for a historic ruling from the Constitutional Court.

Uji Formil UU TNI, Putusan MK Tentukan Masa Depan Demokrasi RI
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-17
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Usman Hamid emphasized the need for accountability in the reform of the police.

Reformasi Polri Tidak Sekadar Ganti Kapolri
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-13
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Usman Hamid criticized the TNI's involvement in legal actions against civilians expressing their opinions.

TNI Duga Ferry Irwandi Langgar Pidana, Langkah Lapor Polisi Tuai Kritik
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-09
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Usman Hamid defended Ferry, stating that his actions are protected by the constitution.

TNI Dinilai Melampaui Wewenang dalam Pelaporan Ferry Irwandi
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-09
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Usman Hamid condemned the repressive actions of security forces during the protests.

Pembubaran Demonstrasi di Papua Telan Korban Jiwa, Investigasi Dilakukan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-04
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Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid called for 'prompt, thorough, and transparent investigations' on allegations of human rights violations.

Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Prabowo flies to China
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-03
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Usman Hamid, the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia, highlighted the ongoing criminalization of freedom of expression in Indonesia.

80 Tahun RI Merdeka dan Ironi Pahit Kemerdekaan yang Masih Terjadi
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-08-17
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Usman Hamid stated that raising the One Piece flag as a critic is part of the freedom of speech guaranteed by the constitution.

Indonesia cracks down on ‘pirate’ protest flag
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-09
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Usman Hamid, executive director of Amnesty International Indonesia, warned that the project risks erasing uncomfortable truths.

Rewriting the past: Indonesia’s new history books spook scholars - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-13
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Usman emphasized the need for political decisions to resolve issues in Papua.

Gibran Siap Ditugaskan di Papua, Bisa Berkantor di Mana Saja
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-07-09
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Usman Hamid emphasized the importance of political decisions based on human rights principles for resolving issues in Papua.

Benarkah Gibran Bakal Berkantor di Papua?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-07-09
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Usman Hamid is the director of Amnesty International Indonesia and served as a witness in the case.

Uji Formil UU di MK Jadi Mekanisme untuk Mencegah Penyalahgunaan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-07-07
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Usman Hamid is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia and paid tribute to Tony Reid.

Sejarah dan Perginya Sejarawan ”Burung Hantu” Anthony Reid
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-06-12
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