Ahmad Taufik
Indonesian newspaper journalist (1965-2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ahmad Taufik (pronounced [ˈahmad ˈtaufɪʔ]); (12 July 1965– 23 March 2017)[2] was an Indonesian newspaper journalist known for his articles critical of the dictatorship of President Suharto.[3]
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Ahmad Taufik Al-Jufri | |
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Born | (1965-07-12)12 July 1965 Jakarta, Indonesia |
Died | 23 March 2017(2017-03-23) (aged 51) Jakarta |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Other names | Ate |
Education | B.A, Bandung Islamic University M.A in International Relations, University of Indonesia |
Occupation | Journalist |
Years active | 1986 - 2017 |
Spouse | Syafai'liyin |
Awards | Tasrief Award - Indonesia Press Freedom award (1995), Digul Award-Indonesia NGO's Human Rights Award (1996), International Press Freedom Award (1995), Hellmann/ Hammet Award from American Writer, New York (1998)[1] |
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Taufik worked as a reporter at the magazine Tempo until its banning by Information Minister Harmoko of Suharto's New Order government in 1994.[3] This prohibition set off "nationwide demonstrations and international condemnation".[3]
After the magazine's dissolution, Taufik joined other journalists in founding the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), a group which Suharto's government refused to recognize.[3] He later served as the group's president.[3] He was also the director of Voice of Palestine in Indonesia.[4]