On August 21, 2019, Indonesia ordered internet services to be temporarily blocked in Papua before partially lifting it on September 5, 2019. This incident followed similar internet shutdowns in Rakhine […]
What is the (Real) Point of an Internet Shutdown? Read More »
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday (21/8) night send a shocking press release. \”The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the
#KeepItOn in Papua and West Papua! Read More »
A senior journalist Dandhy Dwi Laksono was reported to the Police Cyber Crime Unit for allegedly committing online defamation in a Facebook post. On his post title \”Suu Kyi and
Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFENET) – a network of freedom of expression volunteers in Southeast Asia – urges the Indonesian Government to be wary of a persecution action
SAFEnet: ‘Ahok Effect’ Persecution Undermines Freedom of Expression Read More »
Every year, on May 3rd, we celebrate the basic principles of press freedom. World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) exists to give an annual evaluation of global press freedom; to stand
Pressed into silence: West Papua, Indonesia & World Press Freedom Day Read More »
