IDN Times journalist Experienced intimidation while Covering Demonstration
Description
IDN Times journalist Tino experienced intimidation while covering a demonstration at the People's Representative Council (DPR) building, Jakarta, Thursday, August 22 2024.
That day the demonstration ended in chaos, and the police arrested more than six from the demonstrators. Police were seen hitting and kicking those arrested.
Tino recorded the abuse incident. Then, around three people approached the journalist and tried to grab his cell phone. The journalist tried to hold his cell phone and put up resistance.
The police then asked the journalist to delete the recorded images taken by the journalist.
"Just arrest him and take him inside," said a policeman. Tino's friend then pulled journalist away from the location.
Information
Number of attacked persons or entities related to media
1
Do they work as freelance or media?
Yes
Position in media
Status of journalists
Gender
Male
Age
Country
South Sulawesi
Full name or name of group
Identified
The name of perpetrator (individual/group)
Police
Background (state actor or non state actor)
Gender
Attack mention about gender background/sexual wording?
No
Date of incident
Type of incident
Physical Intimidation
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