International News Safety Institute

26 July 2010

Muhammad Syaifullah

Incident

Muhammad Syaifullah

Cause of death

Unknown

Details

Syaifullah, Borneo bureau chief with Indonesia’s biggest daily newspaper Kompas, was found dead at his home in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan province. 

As he was known for his uncompromising reporting on environmental issues many of his colleagues believe he was poisoned.

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