Description
Journalists in North Maluku are prohibited from interviewing witnesses at the Ternate District Court, Thursday 25 July 2024.
Several journalists tried to take documentation from witnesses Eliya Bachmid and Olivia Bachmid, who had just left the courtroom that day.
Eliya's bodyguards prevented journalists from interviewing witnesses. One of his bodyguards is a member of the water and air police directorate.
This member of water and air police directorate was allegedly assigned unofficially by the deputy director, Eliya Bachmid's husband.
The bodyguard tried to grab the journalist's cellphone until the cellphone fell. Eliya also threw water at journalists. Journalists reported Eliya's attitude to the police.
Information
Number of attacked persons or entities related to media
2
Do they work as freelance or media?
Yes
Position in media
Status of journalists
Gender
Data not collected
Country
North Maluku
Full name or name of group
Identified
The name of perpetrator (individual/group)
Eliya Bachmid and bodyguard
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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