#IndonesiaGelap: A call to international journalist.
Today (17/02), many Indonesian gathered to criticize the new government's ongoing policies and to protest against austerity measures.
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The planned austerity measures implemented by Indonesia's Ministry of Finance threaten to cut scholarship programs, pay for lecturers, and threatened many other initiatives, potentially leading to a lower quality of life for all Indonesians. [2]
The protests have taken place in multiple cities, including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Wamena. Unfortunately, many of our citizens in Surabaya and Wamena clashed with local law enforcement, as reports indicate that tear gas were shot in Surabaya[3]
Additionally live ammunition were allegedly used to suppress protesters in Wamena.[4].
Worse, the lack of media coverage threatens to bury the issue that many Indonesians faces today and will continue to face in the future. Many government employees now face uncertainty regarding their employment, as the austerity measures could impact their roles.
Meanwhile, students are worried that they or their friends would be forced to drop out as the austerity measure threatens their scholarships or tuition subsidies.
This is our call to all international journalists and media figures, as Indonesiaโs mainstream media has largely ignored the unrest and unease. You can help us highlight this tweet on your respective social media and web channels.
With your help, we can pressure our government and hold them accountable. This is a government that has historically reacted to or canceled policies whenever things went viral.
Because in Indonesia, #NoViralNoJustice so please help us bring justice.
Spread the word around.
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#IndonesiaGelap: A call to international journalist.
Today (17/02), many Indonesian gathered to criticize the new government's ongoing policies a...
