Articles by Aliansi Jurnalis Independen/Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI)
Molotov cocktails thrown at magazine’s office
The attack came on the heels of a “Tempo” cover story on the suspicious bank accounts of several high-ranking police officers.
Media groups denounce civil suit filed against eight media outlets
AJI and two other media organisations express concern over the multi-million dollar defamation charges filed by businessman Raymond Teddy.
Court officers attack journalist
The incident happened after journalists in Ambon had covered a court session where one photographer was prohibited from taking photos.
UN Human Rights Council: 40 IFEX members reject “defamation of religions” resolutions
In a joint submission to the UN Human Rights Council, 40 IFEX members protest resolutions on defamation of religion and the proposed elaboration of complementary standards to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Draft rules on multimedia content dropped
AJI said that if the regulation were to take effect press freedom would be endangered, especially online news content.
International Mission demands President Arroyo protect media as elections loom
The mission team is concerned for the safety of journalists as the prosecution of those accused in the Maguindanao massacre takes place in a tense environment ahead of the May elections.
Virtual Freedom Under Attack: AJI report on the press freedom situation in 2009
AJI noted that there were many criminal defamation cases filed against Internet users in 2009.
IFJ international mission demands justice for massacre
The mission report raises concerns over the commitment and capacity of authorities to guarantee a full and independent prosecution of the killers.