Indonesia's parliament proposes changes to its 2002 broadcast law, considering a ban on investigative journalism & LGBT content.

Indonesia's parliament proposes changes to its 2002 broadcast law, considering a ban on investigative journalism & LGBT content, sparking criticism from civil society groups & filmmakers. The Press Council warns it would undermine media independence & limit press freedom, contradicting Indonesia's press law. The government has yet to receive the draft bill & communications minister emphasizes media freedom should not be hindered.

May 22, 2024
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