Former Indonesian ambassador to the United States Dino Patti Djalal called for a stronger government reaction. Indonesia generally enjoys good ties with the United States. But relations have sometimes been strained over American resource companies operating in Indonesia or alleged rights abuses involving Indonesia’s military. FILE PHOTO: Indonesian military Chief Gatot Nurmantyo gesture as talks to reporters in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 5, 2017. On Sunday, Indonesian military spokesman Wuryanto said the Emirates airline had told Nurmantyo the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency would not allow him to enter U.S. territory.

Source: Sunday Times October 23, 2017 08:15 UTC