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Indonesia
From the Communiqué
2 November 2011
Soldiers kill Papuan independence demonstrators with military assault rifles
Indonesian soldiers violently broke up a peaceful gathering of approximately 1,000 pro-independence Papuans, killing at least three people, reports Human Rights Watch.
19 October 2011
New law can be used to spy on and criminalise journalists, dissidents
In addition to giving Indonesian security officials sweeping powers to spy on civilians, new legislation could also give authorities the right to imprison journalists for muckraking reporting, warns the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), a founding member of the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA).See all articles: Indonesia
Campaigns and Advocacy
15 July 2011
IFJ backs calls for improved professionalism among journalists
"Some journalists continue to engage in questionable practices, such as accepting payments from interest groups or individuals," says IFJ Asia-Pacific Director Jacqueline Park.
13 June 2011
Human Rights Watch calls for implementation of freedom of expression reforms
Indonesia should use its election to the UN Human Rights Council to implement rights reforms at home, says Human Rights Watch in a letter to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
6 May 2011
Journalists group urges government to stop impunity, killings, provide protection and benefits to media workers
According to AJI, impunity of perpetrators from legal accountability is the root of the escalating cases of violence, signifying the government's poor protection for journalists.See all campaign news: Indonesia
Reports
11 August 2010
AJI documents 40 cases of violence against media workers in 12 months
The most brutal type of violence committed against journalists consisted of assaults, of which 12 cases were documented.
23 June 2010
Stop prosecuting peaceful political expression, says Human Rights Watch report
The EU-Indonesia human rights dialogue should take up cases of imprisoned activists, says the latest Human Rights Watch report.See all reports: Indonesia
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