Freedom of expression under threat as more Indonesian activists face intimidation


JAKARTA: Authorities are looking the other way amid increasing intimidation targeting activists and social media influencers who criticised the government.

Over the past week, fears over the worsening decline of freedom of expression have surged following intimidation incidents targeting vocal critics of the government's slow response to the deadly floods and landslides that hit three Sumatran provinces in late November.

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