YLBHI Demands Release of Netizens Arrested over Prabowo Post
Police arrested two Cimahi residents over social media posts concerning President Prabowo Subianto's speech on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has demanded the release of two Cimahi residents, AYP and AF, who were arrested for sharing social media content related to President Prabowo Subianto's remarks on Iran's nuclear weapons. The rights group criticized the West Java Regional Police for detaining the men and charging them as criminal suspects.
YLBHI Chairperson Muhamad Isnur warned that the detention of AYP and AF sets a dangerous precedent by threatening citizens who dare to criticize or discuss the president, leading to self-censorship. Isnur also questioned the legal basis for the arrests, arguing that the police lacked sufficient evidence to prove the elements of the alleged criminal offenses, such as provocation, creating public disorder, or threatening national unity.
The arrest and charges violated several Constitutional Court rulings, including Numbers 115/PUU-XXII/2024, 105/PUU-XXII/2024, and 7/PUU-VII/2009.
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