APHR Denounces Indonesia’s Police Clearance Rule for Foreign Journalists as a Grave Threat to Press Freedom
JAKARTA, April 4, 2025 — The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) strongly opposes Indonesia’s National Police Regulation No. 3 of 2025, issued on March 10, 2025, which requires foreign journalists to obtain police clearance before reporting in the country. This draconian measure is a direct attack on press freedom, reinforcing surveillance, censorship, and intimidation […]
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ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
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Membership includes current and former parliamentarians from across 8 countries in Southeast Asia.
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“The remarkable solidarity among APHR's more than 100 MPs from across the region, and the political spectrum, provides support to its members to continue pushing for a Southeast Asia that is fair for everyone.”
Sarah Elago, Philippine MP and APHR member
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) was founded in June 2013 with the objective of promoting democracy and human rights across Southeast Asia. Our founding members include many of the region's most progressive Members of Parliament (MPs), with a proven track record of human rights advocacy work.