Indonesia: Press freedom under threat

رقم الوثيقة: ASA 21/044/2003
تاريخ النشر: 30 سبتمبر 2003
التصنيفات: آسيا والباسيفك, إندونيسيا

Greater media freedom has been one of the most promising aspects of Indonesia in the post-Suharto era. However, legal cases recently brought against media professionals highlight continuing flaws in the Indonesian legal system and indicate disturbing attempts to restrict fundamental rights to freedom of expression and opinion and the public's right to access to information.