Fear and illness stalk Indonesia's packed jails as prisoners hope for early release

Political activists wait to find out if they will be included in government pardon scheme to stop the spread of Covid-19

It has been two months since Andi Rizky last saw her uncle Jimmy, a drug offender in Cilegon Prison, Banten province, in person. Since the middle of March, the prison has banned visitors because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.

In 10-minute video calls to replace the visits, the pair have discussed the Indonesian government's plan to release thousands of prisoners.