The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Jakarta) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent doxing incident involving a journalist who reported on the escalating trade relations between Indonesia and Israel. The incident, perpetrated by a social media influencer, involved the public sharing of personal information of the journalist from
Bisnis Indonesia
, coupled with calls for action against the journalist’s report. The AJI Jakarta urges the public to refrain from resorting to such tactics, and instead, to bring any press-related complaints through the proper channels, specifically the Press Council.
The incident in question occurred when digital influencer Erlangga Greschinov took to his Instagram account to share an article authored by journalist Ni Luh Anggela from
Bisnis Indonesia
. The article highlighted a staggering 1,204 percent increase in Indonesia’s imports from Israel, citing data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in May of this year. However, Greschinov disputed the accuracy of the data and alleged that it was not available on the BPS website. He also took the controversial step of linking the journalist’s LinkedIn profile in the caption of his post, calling for her dismissal if proven wrong.
Upon verification, it was found that the BPS website did indeed provide import value data from Israel until April of this year, with the understanding that the website is regularly updated at the end of each month. Furthermore, journalists have the ability to request the latest data directly from BPS, underscoring the unnecessary nature of the doxing incident.
In response to the situation, AJI Jakarta released a statement on Wednesday, denouncing the doxing and emphasizing the importance of addressing press-related complaints through appropriate legal channels such as the Press Council. The association firmly asserted, “AJI Jakarta condemns all forms of terror made against journalists and mass media exercising journalistic work.” This statement serves as a resounding call to support and uphold the integrity and safety of journalists in their pursuit of delivering accurate and meaningful news to the public.
In conclusion, the reprehensible act of doxing serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by journalists in today’s digital age. Rather than resorting to underhanded tactics, it is imperative to address concerns through proper channels and uphold the principles of journalistic integrity. By standing in solidarity with journalists and advocating for responsible and ethical reporting, we can ensure the continued dissemination of reliable information to the public.
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