Inggit Yulis Sutari Tarigan, Henny Sri Mulyani, Rinda Aunillah

Detik.com and Tempo.co in Framing the Persecution of Papuan Citizen by TNI

Introduction

Detik.com and tempo.co in framing the persecution of papuan citizen by tni. Analyze how Detik.com & Tempo.co framed the brutal beating of a Papuan citizen by TNI. Compares their differing narratives: immediate incident vs. deep-rooted conflict in Papua.

Abstract

A video depicting a Papuan citizen, Definus Kogoya, being brutally beaten by members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces inside a water drum went viral on the social media platform X on March 22, 2024. This incident quickly attracted widespread public attention and became a major topic of discussion in Indonesia. Among the various media outlets covering the issue, Detik and Tempo emerged as the most prominent, publishing a combined total of 41 news reports. The objective of this research is to analyze the messages conveyed through the framing of news coverage by these two media organizations. The study employs the framing analysis approach developed by Gamson and Modigliani, which focuses on how media select and present news stories, including the choice of words, images, and the overall focus of reporting. A qualitative approach is utilized to enable a more comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the issue. Gamson and Modigliani’s framework distinguishes between framing devices—such as metaphors, catchphrases, exemplars, depictions, and visual images—and reasoning devices, which include identifying root causes, appeals to principle, and highlighting consequences. Primary data for this research were collected from online news articles, while secondary data were sourced from relevant books and academic journals. The research sample consists of 13 news reports, with 6 articles from Detik.com and 7 from Tempo.co. The findings reveal significant differences in how the two media outlets frame the incident. Detik.com tends to present the persecution of Definus Kogoya as an event triggered by allegations of arson at a local health center, focusing on the immediate context of the incident. In contrast, Tempo.co frames the event as part of a longstanding, deep-rooted conflict in Papua, attributing the violence to the government’s failure to take decisive action in resolving the broader conflict. These findings highlight how media framing can shape public understanding of sensitive issues and underscore the importance of critical analysis in interpreting news coverage within a wider socio-political context. Keywords: Definus Kogoya, Framing, Gamson and Modigliani, Detik.com, Tempo.co.

Review

This study undertakes a timely and crucial analysis of how two prominent Indonesian online news outlets, Detik.com and Tempo.co, framed the deeply disturbing incident involving the persecution of Definus Kogoya by TNI members. By employing Gamson and Modigliani's established framing analysis, the research effectively identifies and articulates distinct approaches taken by each media organization. The finding that Detik.com foregrounds the immediate context of arson allegations, while Tempo.co embeds the event within a broader narrative of systemic conflict and governmental failures in Papua, offers significant insights into the divergent ways public understanding of sensitive socio-political issues can be shaped. The clear objective and application of a recognized theoretical framework are commendable. While the study offers valuable initial insights, a more detailed exploration of its methodology and findings would enhance its impact. The abstract notes a combined total of 41 news reports but draws its sample from only 13 articles (6 from Detik.com and 7 from Tempo.co). A justification for this sample selection and a discussion of its representativeness would strengthen the generalizability of the findings. Furthermore, although the study states it uses Gamson and Modigliani's framework covering specific framing devices and reasoning devices, the abstract primarily presents the overarching framing differences. Providing more specific examples of *how* these devices (e.g., particular metaphors, catchphrases, or appeals to principle) were deployed by each outlet would offer richer evidence for the identified distinctions. Despite these points, the research makes a valuable contribution by illuminating the critical role of media framing in shaping perceptions of conflict and injustice. Its findings underscore the necessity of media literacy and critical engagement with news coverage, particularly in complex and politically charged environments like Papua. Future research could expand upon this foundation by analyzing a larger dataset, incorporating additional media outlets, or exploring the public reception and impact of these different framing strategies. This study provides a solid starting point for understanding the nuances of media representation in Indonesia's evolving socio-political landscape.

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