'Thuggery against media must end'

'Thuggery against media must end'

JAKARTA: A group of journalists and non-governmental
organizations (NGO) urged all Indonesian media workers on
Thursday to unite and strengthen ties to deter thuggery.

The appeal came amid a recent campaign against thuggery, which
was intensified after two Tempo journalists and one SCTV
cameraman became victims of violence in the course of their work
recently.

Speaking at the forum, senior journalist Fikri Jufri urged all
members of the media to take the initiative and begin aiding one
another and protecting journalists and activists via frequent
calls for an end to the increasing number of bullying, and
sometimes violent attacks.

"We should conduct frequent visits to all media groups and the
editor's clubs to carry out educational campaigns on how to
protect journalists and activists from violence," he said.--JP