JAKARTA (Jurnalislam.com) – Only in Indonesia, based on the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) data, a recorded 71 cases of violence against journalists throughout the year 2016.
That number increased two-fold compared to the previous year. Not to mention there are eight murded journalists whose cases has not yet been resolved.
Unfortunately, of the above amount, most was done security forces. Not long ago, criminalization cases also happened to Muslim journalists.Ranu Muda Adi Nugrohowas accused of participating in the sweeping of the nightclub Social Kitchen scene by Laskar Umat Islam Solo (LUIS). It was also called letting the destruction.
Many parties condem the actions taken by law enforcements. The reason, Ranu who ultimately charged with indictment of violence and vandalism which was assessed only by runing coverage (which is the job of a journalist).
The lawyer said the indictment of the prosecutor was unclear. Because, in contrast to the reconstruction, it was not explained detail of what kind of destruction was done.
In response, a Public Discussion in 2017 entitled “Ranu and the Threat of the Criminalization of Journalists” infront of institutions and press organizations, including press workers in order to anticipate similar incidents in the future. It’s time, Day/Date: Sunday, May 21, 2017.
Translator: Taznim
