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Indonesia Tightens Restrictions on Foreign Journalists

Fresh concerns over press freedom in Prabowo era

Our Correspondent
Apr 24, 2025
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Long known for stringent visa and permit regulations for foreign journalists seeking to work within the country, Indonesian authorities have introduced a new layer of security beyond their convoluted and bureaucratic "clearing house" process, overseen by a record 18 state institutions from 12 different ministries, including the National Police and the S…

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