Leading up to the Mandalika International Street Circuit race, Indonesian state security forces imposed extreme intimidation and restrictions on local villagers, including unjustified arrests, restricted movement, and the recruitment of informants to spy on one another. These actions highlight a significant escalation in the government’s coercive tactics, contradicting prior promises of moderation. Amaq Bengkok, an… Continue reading “I Am Ready to Be Killed!”: Snipers, Informants, and Persecution Ahead of Mandalika MotoGP Event