Pramoedya Ananta Toer's childhood home is filled with rows of books and various illustrations on several bookshelves. - JP
JAKARTA: A recent wave of book confiscations during police crackdowns on alleged “provocateurs” behind nationwide protests has been met with sharp criticism from rights groups, who say the practice undermines freedom of expression.
Following last month’s unrest over economic hardship and public frustration at officials’ perceived insensitivity, police across several provinces arrested dozens accused of inciting riots and vandalism.
