Aliansi Jurnalis Independen/Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI)

The live webinar ‘Exploring non-homophobic religions’ was interrupted on 24 June after users reported the webinar for breaching community guidelines. Many are asking if it reflects an algorithm bias against LGBTQI+ content or whether it was initiated by conservative groups in Indonesia.

The internet in Papua and West Papua was blocked during anti-racism protests in August and September 2019. Several groups including IFEX member the Alliance of Independent Journalists challenged the ban in November.

Civil society groups ask the Indonesian government to lift restrictions on internet access and commit itself to protecting the human rights of Papuans.

Many online sexual harassment cases are left unaddressed amidst the increasing number of victims voicing their concerns about sexual harassment.

At least seven journalists were attacked after riots erupted during a protest against the election results in Indonesia.

Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa was arrested on 13 February 2019 for cyber libel regarding an article that was published in May 2012, four months before the Philippine Cyber Crime Prevention Act was signed into law. She was released after posting bail on 14 February.

AJI said the president’s decision to reduce Susrama’s sentence has obstructed justice. In 2010, he had been found guilty of being the mastermind behind the killing of journalist Prabangsa.

Aliansi Jurnalis Independen documents violent attacks and threats of layoffs plaguing Indonesian media in the past year.