Longstanding disquiet by Indonesian journalists about the potential reach of the notorious Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law was again highlighted this month, writes Jim Nolan.
Media silencing: Indonesian shooting threatens press freedom News
Medan, Indonesia – A few days before he was shot in the thigh, Indonesian journalist Mara Salem Harahap, known as Marsal, took his wife and two children on a family outing to the North Sumatra city of Medan, about two hours away. their house. During the trip, they took a family photo together and Marsal shared the photo on social media.
“It was very unusual,” Rencana Siregar told her friend and journalist friend Al Jazeera. “In the 12 years we were friends he posted almost no personal photos. He wanted to protect his family. “
IFJ 23 February 2021
A snap back from Indonesia’s “rubber” laws restricting freedom of speech?
The controversial Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law in Indonesia that notoriously criminalise freedom of expression may finally be revised, writes Jim Nolan. Prita Mulyasari (R) cries outside a court after her defamation trial under the ITE law is thrown out of court. Credit: AFP Photo
In a surprise announcement, Indonesian President Joko (Jokowi) Wododo this month
called upon Indonesia’s military and police leadership to “improve supervision to ensure that the implementation of the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law can be in compliance with the principle of accountability and provide the public sense of justice”. This announcement has been cautiously welcomed by Indonesian non-governmental organisations and press freedom groups which have campaigned against the law since its introduction in 2008.
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