AJI: Cases of Violence Against Journalists Increase Ahead of Political Year

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Nabilah Muhamad 08/08/2023 15:09 WIB

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The Indonesian Journalists Alliance (AJI) reports an increase in violence against journalists in the lead-up to the 2024 General Election. Fifty-eight cases were recorded in the first half of 2023.

Number of Cases and Threats of Attacks Against Journalists by Type (Jan-Jul 2023)

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Number of Cases and Threats of Attacks Against Journalists by Type (Jan-Jul 2023)

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Based on data compiled by the Indonesian Alliance of Independent Journalists (Aliansi Jurnalis Independen, AJI), there were 58 attacks against journalists between January and July 2023.

The most frequent type of attack was physical violence, with 12 recorded cases. AJI explained that this physical violence included mob attacks, obstruction of duty, and assault.

Then there were threats, totaling 10 cases, followed by digital attacks, with 8 recorded cases.

Erick Tanjung, Head of AJI's Advocacy Division, stated that the number of threats and violence against journalists is increasing in the lead-up to the 2024 General Election.

"Almost every year, cases of threats and attacks against journalists and the media increase. In election years, these incidents become more widespread, especially during election coverage," said Erick at the Public Discussion: Journalist Security, Whose Responsibility? in Jakarta on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Erick also reported that perpetrators of violence against journalists came from both state and non-state actors.

The majority of violence was perpetrated by unknown actors (13 cases), followed by police (11 cases), civilians (9 cases), and government officials (6 cases).

The following is a complete list of the top 10 types of threats and attacks against journalists most frequently reported to AJI from January to July 2023:

* Physical violence: 12 cases
* Threats: 10 cases
* Digital attacks: 8 cases
* Terror and intimidation: 7 cases
* Deletion of coverage: 6 cases
* Prohibition of coverage: 5 cases
* Gender-based/sexual violence: 5 cases
* Seizure of equipment: 3 cases
* Legal prosecution: 1 case
* Harassment: 1 case

(See also: World Press Freedom Day, Journalists Still Being Killed in 2023)

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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