Daniel is in prison for speaking the truth. He used social media to expose shrimp farms that poison the ocean water, threaten coral reefs and protected species, and pollute drinking water. Instead of doing something about it, the government threw him in jail. In just a few days, Daniel will be sentenced, and a powerful global outcry could save him from a miserable 10 months in prison. We desperately need people like Daniel, standing up for the natural world and speaking truth to power. Let's stand with him – for freedom and against tyranny! Join now: Freedom of speech in Indonesia is failing.Daniel loves nature, art, and teaching. But he is facing a prison sentence for the "crime" of speaking out against pollution.Police detained him because he posed online about the massive pollution caused by huge shrimp farms in a national park. Since the farms were built, coral reefs have suffered, drinking water has become polluted, and local crops have failed.Daniel is behind bars simply for defending the environment. This is terrible for Daniel but also for activists all across Indonesia, who feart they may be the next targets. Local groups are protesting for Daniel's release, and safeguarding freedom of speech.We have to act now! The court will sentence Daniel in just a few days! Let's stand together and let the Indonesian government know we're watching.
| | | Daniel is in prison for speaking the truth. He used social media to expose shrimp farms that poison the ocean water, threaten coral reefs and protected species, and pollute drinking water. Instead of doing something about it, the government threw him in jail. In just a few days, Daniel will be sentenced, and a powerful global outcry could save him from a miserable 10 months in prison. We desperately need people like Daniel, standing up for the natural world and speaking truth to power. Let's stand with him – for freedom and against tyranny! Join now: | | | | | Dear friends, | | Freedom of speech in Indonesia is failing.
Daniel loves nature, art, and teaching. But he is facing a prison sentence for the "crime" of speaking out against pollution.
Police detained him because he posed online about the massive pollution caused by huge shrimp farms in a national park. Since the farms were built, coral reefs have suffered, drinking water has become polluted, and local crops have failed.
Daniel is behind bars simply for defending the environment. This is terrible for Daniel but also for activists all across Indonesia, who feart they may be the next targets. Local groups are protesting for Daniel's release, and safeguarding freedom of speech.
We have to act now! The court will sentence Daniel in just a few days! Let's stand together and let the Indonesian government know we're watching. | | | | | Daniel still has a chance. Two human rights activists were found not guilty earlier this year after being sued for speaking out. Daniel could be next!
As a member of the UN Human Rights Council, Indonesia works hard to project the image of a country that upholds human rights. Becoming famous for suppressing free speech would hurt that image – a lot.
This is where we can help. We can make Indonesia infamous, putting pressure on its government to do the right thing or risk its reputation. | | | | Avaaz members have stepped up again and again to defend human rights. We helped save Amal from being stoned to death in Sudan, and were part of the movement to prevent Mohammad from being hanged in Iran. Together, we can turn the table and keep Daniel out of prison. Let's build powerful solidarity one more time, for Daniel in Indonesia.
With hope for human rights in Indonesia,
Nate, Julian, Huiting, Antonia and the whole Avaaz team | | | | | | |
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