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Archipelago 1 year ago
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AJI slams alleged intimidation against journalists covering Aug. 17 protest
Article 18 (1) of the 1999 Press Law stipulates that every individual found guilty of obstructing journalists from doing their work may face a maximum punishment of two years in prison or a Rp 500 million (US$32,234) fine.
Politics 1 year ago
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Journalist association condemns alleged intimidation of Tempo journalist
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Jakarta chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Jakarta) and the Legal Aid Institute for Press (LBH Pers) urged the police to arrest the perpetrators and charge them under the group violence or vandalism articles of the Criminal Code as well as the Press Law that stipulates the protection of journalists in conducting their work.
Society 1 year ago
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Concerns grow over rising violence against journalists following deadly arson attack
Civil groups have raised concerns over violence against press workers and growing restrictions on press freedom following the alleged arson attack that left a reporter in North Sumatra dead, as well as assaults against several journalists in Jakarta.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Two suspects arrested in arson case that killed North Sumatra journalist
The police are pursuing another individual who allegedly ordered the two arrested suspects to burn down the house of a journalist and his family in Karo regency, North Sumatra. The journalist and his family died in the fire, opening the possibility that more suspects may be named in the case.
Archipelago 1 year ago
Press Council urges full investigation of fire that killed journalist in North Sumatra
The Press Council is calling for a thorough investigation of the fire that killed a journalist and his family in Karo regency, North Sumatra, an incident allegedly linked to his reports regarding a local gambling ring.
Politics 2 years ago
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Civil groups condemn violence against journalists reporting Golkar chair, party event
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) and Amnesty International Indonesia have condemned a series of attacks and harassment against journalists covering Golkar Party chairman Airlangga Hartarto and a recent discussion related to the party.
Society 4 years ago
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Ruling against journalist sparks concern over press freedom: Activists
A recent ruling against South Sulawesi-based journalist Muhammad Asrul, who was charged under the defamation article of the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law, has sparked concern among civil groups over press freedom in the country.
National 5 years ago
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Assault of 'Tempo' journalist raises fresh concerns about press freedom
While violence against journalists is nothing new in Indonesia, an annual report by LBH Pers showed a spike in cases throughout the pandemic in 2020, with most of the cases involving police brutality.
