Aliansi Jurnalis Independen/Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI)

Articles by Aliansi Jurnalis Independen/Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI)

Indonesia: Highest number of press freedom attacks in a decade

Most cases of violence against journalists are not seriously investigated, which reinforces impunity and eventually leads to new violence.

Global Coalition urges Indonesia to uphold freedom of expression in ITE law reform

The Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law), known for stifling freedom of expression and suppressing human rights defenders, requires immediate attention and rectification.

Indonesia: Court urged to conduct judicial review of laws on ‘fake news’ and defamation

Aliansi Jurnalis Independen Indonesia, one of the petitioners, said that journalists have been charged under these “catch-all” laws.

Southeast Asia media groups condemn red-tagging attacks on Filipino journalists

Press freedom groups in Southeast Asia have issued a statement condemning the red-tagging attacks against members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.

Indonesia: Protection of civic space remains in question despite UPR recommendations

Amnesty International Indonesia and the Alliance of Independent Journalists urged the government to uphold its human rights commitments and reverse the shrinking civic space in the country.

Indonesia: Sexual violence against female journalists

A new survey showed that Indonesian female journalists have experienced various forms of sexual violence in the workplace and in the course of fulfilling their duties in the field.

Cambodia: Media and civil society groups condemn government’s decision to revoke VOD’s media license

Media and civil society groups have criticized the government’s revocation of the media license of Voice of Democracy (VOD), one of the last remaining independent media outlets in Cambodia.

Papuan journalist Victor Mambor targeted by a bomb attack

The Alliance of Independent Journalists noted that West Papua is the most dangerous region for journalists in Indonesia.