Articles by Aliansi Jurnalis Independen/Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI)
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.
Six Southeast Asian journalist organizations collaborate to safeguard press freedom
The regional conference was themed “Strengthening collaboration, defending press freedom in Southeast Asia”.
Indonesia: Draft criminal code contains 19 articles that could criminalize journalism
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has identified 19 articles in the draft criminal code of Indonesia that could criminalize the work of journalists. If passed, these new provisions could stifle press freedom ahead of the 2024 elections.
Indonesia: Ministerial Regulation 5 threatens to restrict press and internet freedom
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) warns that the Ministerial Regulation 5 contains provisions that “can be misused by the government to internally control the media.”
Indonesia: AJI chairperson targeted in hacking and disinformation attacks
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) in Indonesia has described the hacking and disinformation attacks against its chairperson Sasmito Madrim as a threat to press freedom and freedom of expression.
Indonesia: Disturbing series of assaults on journalists
The International Federation of Journalists and the Alliance of Independent Journalists expressed concern over reports that several local journalists were harassed and attacked across Indonesia.
Indonesia: Media organisations targeted in digital attacks for COVID-19 reporting
At least four media organisations have been targeted in digital attacks for publishing critical stories about the government’s COVID-19 response.