Indonesia: Military silences dissent with disinformation campaigns branding activists and journalists 'foreign agents'

Illustrated scene of a large looming figure manipulating strings attached to small people and protestors below. In the foreground, several individuals hold signs reading “FULFILL OUR RIGHTS,” “SAY NO TO DISINFORMATION,” and use a megaphone, while behind them are signs with text including “FOREIGN AGENTS” and “ANTEK ASING.” The large figure appears to control people like puppets, symbolising manipulation and influence.

Indonesia: Military silences dissent with disinformation campaigns branding activists and journalists ‘foreign agents’

Coordinated disinformation campaigns portraying government critics as “foreign agents” are silencing dissent and fueling intimidation and violence under Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. ‘Building up Imaginary Enemies’ reveals a growing pattern in which Indonesian authorities – including the military – deploy online disinformation to target journalists, activists, academics … Continue reading Indonesia: Military silences dissent with disinformation campaigns branding activists and journalists ‘foreign agents’