World Press Freedom Day 2017: UNESCO calls for better protection of press
Summary
TLDRA protest in Jakarta during World Press Freedom Day demanded the release of Al Jazeera journalist Mahmud Hussein, who has been detained in Egypt without trial for over four months. The protest also highlighted censorship and restrictions on press freedom, particularly in Indonesia's Papua region, where journalists face intimidation and violence. Despite hosting World Press Freedom Day, Indonesia restricts media coverage in Papua, raising concerns about a media blackout. The Indonesian journalist association reports a rise in violent incidents, while global efforts push for stronger protections and international law to safeguard journalists.
Takeaways
- đ° A protest occurred at a Jakarta conference on World Press Freedom Day, demanding the release of Al Jazeera journalist Mahmud Hussein, who has been detained in Egypt for over four months without trial.
- đč An undercover journalist from Ghana hides his identity due to the threats faced by investigative journalists.
- âïž Al Jazeera, along with other media organizations, has written an international declaration for the protection of journalists and hopes to present it to the United Nations for formal recognition.
- đ The goal is for the declaration to be ratified by governments and codified into international law.
- đ« Just days before World Press Freedom Day, a journalist in Papua was beaten and detained while covering a story, highlighting the region's restrictions on press freedom.
- â ïž Despite Indonesia hosting World Press Freedom Day, the issue of press freedom in Papua remains off-limits, with protesters demanding full access for journalists in the region.
- đ€ The lack of media access in Papua has led to suspicions that the Indonesian government is hiding controversial actions in the area.
- đź Journalists in Papua often face intimidation, with undercover police forcing journalists to delete evidence of police brutality during protests.
- đ Incidents of violence against journalists in Indonesia have doubled over the past two years, according to the Indonesian Journalist Association.
- đĄ The Jakarta event emphasized that good journalism is essential for combating censorship and fake news in the industry.
Q & A
What was the main focus of the protest in Jakarta?
-The protest in Jakarta, held on World Press Freedom Day, focused on demanding the release of Al Jazeera journalist Mahmud Hussein, who had been detained in Egypt for more than four months without trial.
Why does the investigative journalist from Ghana hide his identity?
-The investigative journalist from Ghana hides his identity because of his undercover work and the increasing threats against journalists, making it dangerous for him to reveal his identity.
What is the international Declaration mentioned in the script?
-The international Declaration mentioned in the script is a document written by Al Jazeera and other media organizations that aims to protect journalists. They hope to bring it to the United Nations General Assembly to formalize it into international law.
What happened to a journalist in Papua just before World Press Freedom Day?
-Two days before World Press Freedom Day, a journalist in the Indonesian region of Papua was beaten and detained while covering a story, highlighting the risks journalists face in that region.
Why is press freedom in Papua a sensitive topic?
-Press freedom in Papua is a sensitive topic because the Indonesian government restricts media access to the region, leading to what protesters describe as a 'media blackout.' Many believe this is done to hide negative activities in Papua.
What did undercover police do to a journalist covering protests in December 2015?
-In December 2015, undercover police forced a journalist to delete a video showing a colleague being beaten by police during protests in Papua.
How has press freedom in Indonesia changed in recent years?
-While journalists in Indonesia enjoy more freedom than some colleagues elsewhere in Asia, the Indonesian Journalist Association reports that violent incidents against journalists have doubled in the past two years, and media access to Papua remains limited.
What is the stance of the Indonesian government regarding media access to Papua?
-The Indonesian government has limited media access to Papua, but they claim that if journalists are looking for facts, they can coordinate with the Home Affairs Ministry, which can provide escorts for journalists.
What threats do journalists in Indonesia face apart from violence?
-In addition to violence, journalists in Indonesia face threats of censorship and the growing challenge of combating fake news on social media.
What was one of the key messages highlighted at the World Press Freedom Day event in Jakarta?
-One of the key messages highlighted at the event was that good journalism can help save the industry, even in the face of censorship, violence, and the rise of fake news.
Outlines
đą Protest for Journalist's Release at World Press Freedom Day
The paragraph discusses a protest at a conference in Jakarta during World Press Freedom Day. The protesters are demanding the release of Al Jazeera journalist Mahmud Hussein, who has been detained in Egypt for over four months without trial. The paragraph also touches on the difficulties faced by investigative journalists, such as a Ghanaian journalist who hides his identity due to threats. Al Jazeera, along with other media organizations, has written an international declaration to protect journalists, which they aim to bring to the United Nations General Assembly for formalization into international law. Governments are expected to ratify this declaration to protect journalists globally.
â ïž Journalists Face Intimidation and Blackout in Papua
Two days before World Press Freedom Day, a journalist in Papua was beaten and detained while covering a story. Although Indonesia is hosting the event, the issue of press freedom in Papua is off-limits. Protesters are calling for full access for journalists and an end to what they describe as a 'media blackout' in the region. This lack of access leads people to believe that Indonesia is hiding something troubling in Papua. Journalists often face intimidation, such as in December 2015 when undercover police forced one to delete footage of a colleague being beaten. The paragraph highlights the ongoing struggle for journalistic freedom in Papua.
đŹ Media Restrictions and Increasing Violence Against Journalists
Despite enjoying more freedom than some of their Asian counterparts, Indonesian journalists face increasing violence and restrictions. The Indonesian Journalists Association reports that violent incidents have doubled in the past two years. Media access to Papua remains limited, and journalists are often censored or intimidated. For example, government-affiliated individuals might guide journalists toward favorable reports, hinting at potential censorship. This paragraph highlights the persistent challenges and threats faced by the press, particularly in Papua.
đ Censorship, Attacks, and the Fight Against Fake News
Censorship continues to be a significant threat to journalists in Indonesia, with many still facing jail time and attacks. Additionally, the media industry is grappling with the rise of fake news on social media. As highlighted during the World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta, one way to combat these challenges is through good, ethical journalism. The paragraph emphasizes the role of quality journalism in countering misinformation and protecting press freedom.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄWorld Press Freedom Day
đĄMahmud Hussein
đĄPapua
đĄMedia blackout
đĄCensorship
đĄJournalists' safety
đĄIntimidation
đĄUnited Nations Declaration
đĄFake news
đĄGood journalism
Highlights
A protest at a conference in Jakarta marks World Press Freedom Day, demanding the release of Al Jazeera journalist Mahmud Hussein, detained in Egypt for more than 4 months without trial.
An investigative journalist from Ghana hides his identity due to undercover work and increasing threats against journalists.
Al Jazeera, along with other media organizations, has written an international declaration on the protection of journalists, aiming to formalize it as a United Nations declaration.
The declaration seeks to be codified in international law, with governments expected to ratify it.
Two days before World Press Freedom Day, a journalist in the Indonesian region of Papua was beaten and detained while covering a story.
Despite Indonesia hosting World Press Freedom Day, press freedom in Papua remains a taboo topic.
Protesters demand the government give full access to journalists and lift the media blackout in Indonesia's most eastern region.
The lack of media access in Papua fuels suspicions that Indonesia is hiding negative activities there.
Journalists covering protests in Papua often face intimidation, with undercover police forcing them to delete footage of police brutality.
Violent incidents against journalists in Indonesia have doubled in the past two years, and media access to Papua remains limited.
Indonesian journalist association highlights that censorship remains a significant threat to journalists.
Journalists in Indonesia continue to face jailing and attacks despite enjoying more freedom compared to some other Asian countries.
The industry now has to combat the rise of fake news on social media.
World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta underscores the importance of good journalism as a means to save the industry.
Protesters in Jakarta highlight the urgent need for international support and protection for journalists facing threats and censorship.
Transcripts
a protest at a conference in Jakarta
marking World Press Freedom Day
demanding the release of Al jazer
journalist Mahmud Hussein he's been
detained in Egypt for more than 4 months
without trial as just speaking or as
just telling this investigative
journalist from Ghana hides his identity
because of his undercover work and
increasing threats against journalists
Al jazer together with other media
organizations has written an
international Declaration on the
protection of journalists and we're
hoping to uh with with our Media
Partners uh to take this to the United
Nations so that it may be taken to the
general assembly and formalized as a
United Nations declaration so to give it
some teeth and to make it uh you know to
really codify it in in international
law governments would be expected to
ratify the Declaration but two days
before World Press Freedom Day a
journalist in the Indonesian region of
pap
was beaten and detained while covering a
story while Indonesia is hosting World
Press Freedom Day there's one topic that
can't be discussed press freedom in Papa
and that's why these protesters are
demanding the government to give full
access to journalists and live what they
describe as a media blackout in
Indonesia's most eastern
region people around the world don't
know what is happening in Papua the lack
of access confirms the Assumption of
people that Indonesia is doing something
bad there that needs to be
hidden while covering protests by Pap
once often journalists face intimidation
during this protest in December 2015
undercover police forced me to delete a
video I took of a colleague being beaten
by
police while journalists in Indonesia
enjoy more freedom than some of their
colleagues elsewhere in Asia the
Indonesian journalist Association says
violent incident have doubled in the
past 2 years and media access to Papa
remains
limited for me it depends on what you
want to do in Papua do you want to
report about something good or something
bad if you are looking for fact we can
hook you up with the home Affair
Ministry they have people around the
country we can ask them to guard you
censorship remains a threat to
journalists reporters are still being
jailed and attacked now the industry
also has to combat fake news on social
media as World Press Freedom Day in
Jakarta highlighted one thing that can
help save journalism it's good
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