Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono should immediately establish an independent investigation into the deaths of at least three protesters and the ongoing violence in Papua.

By Lincoln Rajali
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What do Paul McCartney, Gisele Bundchen, and Latin superstar Miguel Bosé have in common?

At CI, we’re dedicated to the protection of all life on Earth, recognizing that all species play a role in the healthy ecosystems that sustain us. However, even we’ll admit that some of them are less … cuddly … than others. With Halloween upon us, we recently asked CI scientists to recollect on some of their most harrowing wildlife encounters. Here is cephalopod expert Christine Huffard’s story.

Indonesia’s recently enacted intelligence law could be used to impose repressive practices reminiscent of the Suharto era.

The following is an adapted excerpt from Barry Jordan, serving in Indonesia.
Papua is in the midst of turmoil. At a recent Papuan Congress, a group proclaimed independence from Indonesia, resulting in police and military action. During the last week, seven people have been found dead in a city just over 10 miles from where we live.

Guest post by Jacqui Ooi, Senior Communications Officer, ChildFund Australia
Earlier this month, I met a really lovely guy in a really grim Jakarta slum. Ahmad is 20 years old and lives in one of Jakarta’s toughest neighbourhoods. Located near the airport with planes flying low and loud overhead, the area is a mess of garbage, cramped alleyways and broken, makeshift houses. The roads leading in are so narrow that two cars can barely pass.

The Alliance is grateful to God for His faithful provision through the Great Commission Fund (GCF) to send, support and equip active light-bearers in more than 50 countries around the world. The following stories from each of the International Ministries regions demonstrate our love for lost people through spiritual and/or holistic ministries around the world, made possible by GCF supporters.

Earlier this year, Brazilian journalist Herton Escobar traveled to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago to see how CI and partner organizations are improving local livelihoods while increasing protection for one of the world’s most spectacular marine sites.

Compassion began its ministry in Indonesia in 1968 with the Child Sponsorship Program.