A new wave of threats against press freedom has resurfaced after Tempo faced serious pressure following the publication of its investigative report. Not only has it been subjected to cyberattacks, Tempo is also facing more systematic threats in the form of legal complaints and political pressure. Recently, Tempo’s office was terrorized by the delivery of a pig’s head and rats—an act of intimidation reminiscent of the darkest periods of press suppression. This situation was further exacerbated by the blunder of Hasan Nasbi, Head of Presidential Communication Office (PCO) of the Republic of Indonesia, whose statement was seen as worsening the situation and reinforcing the perception that there is a deliberate effort to silence the press. To subscribe please click here
