Critics says proposed changes to Indonesia's Broadcasting Law seek to restrict investigative journalism and ensnare journalists, content creators and the public.
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The Indonesian government has passed a controversial new Criminal Code that seriously violates international human rights standards and will effectively curtail freedom of expression and freedom of the press. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia and SINDIKASI, in urging the Indonesian parliament to revoke the code and remove or amend all articles that threaten press freedom.
North Sulawesi police have harassed and intimidated members of the press in two separate incidents. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia and SINDIKASI, in condemning the harassment and intimidation of members of the press and urging the authorities to respect their obligations under Indonesian Press Law.
The sentencing of two police officers for the assault of Indonesian journalist Nurhadi has set an important precedent for the protection of journalists but concerns remain that the penalty is too lenient to arrest the decline in press freedom in Indonesia, writes Jim Nolan.