Indonesia Assures National Security Amid Protest Hoaxes
- Indonesia's security minister Djamari stated that the national security situation remains secure despite online misinformation and speculation regarding potential unrest.
- The Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs issued a formal assurance that the national situation is secure, as reported by ANTARA Foto.
- Minister Djamari vowed to prosecute the individuals and accounts responsible for spreading hoaxes related to planned protests.
Indonesia’s security minister Djamari stated that the national security situation remains secure despite online misinformation and speculation regarding potential unrest. The government is monitoring social media accounts spreading alleged protest hoaxes ahead of the country’s Independence Day celebrations, according to reports from CNA and the Jakarta Globe.
The Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs issued a formal assurance that the national situation is secure, as reported by ANTARA Foto.
Minister Djamari vowed to prosecute the individuals and accounts responsible for spreading hoaxes related to planned protests. The government warned users against sharing unverified information that could incite public disorder, according to the South China Morning Post.
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