Indonesian Photojournalists Association Monitors Safety of Republika Journalist

The Central Indonesian Photojournalists Association (PFI) continues to monitor and maintain intensive communication regarding the whereabouts of Thoudy Badai. The association is in constant contact with the Republika editorial team and relevant parties to ensure that all updates regarding Thoudy’s status and safety are accurately conveyed to the public.

The Republika photojournalist was reported to have lost contact while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission alongside volunteers in the waters of Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, on Monday (18/05/2026).

“PFI Central is fully committed to safeguarding Thoudy’s safety and is prepared to provide support in any form, while also calling for continuous prayers for Thoudy Badai’s safety,” stated PFI Central in their official statement.

Previously, the Global Sumud Nusantara Command Centre in Malaysia reported that two Republika journalists, Bambang Noroyono and Thoudy Badai, were confirmed to have been abducted by Israeli forces (IDF). This information was displayed on monitoring boards at their headquarters.

The vessels they were aboard, the Boralize and Ozgurluk, had lost contact for an extended period with their fates unknown. At 21:00 WIB, it was confirmed that both ships had been intercepted.

Bambang Noroyono was the sole Indonesian citizen aboard the Boralize. The Ozgurluk carried Thoudy Badai, alongside Andre Prasetyo Nugroho (Tempo) and Rahendro Herubowo, who contributed to iNewsTV, Berita1, and CNN.