Desak Anji Minta Maaf, PFI Mengecam serta Mengutuk Komentarnya Terkait Gambar Jenazah Covid-19

FPI, ujar Reno, juga mendesak Anji untuk meminta maaf secara terbuka kepada seluruh pewarta foto Indonesia. Anji juga diminta menghapus unggahan di akun Instagram pribadinya terkait foto karya Joshua Irwandi

 

 

 

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To photograph the victims of coronavirus in Indonesia is the most heartbreaking, most eerie photography I have ever done. In my mind at the time I only thought what happened to this person may well happen to people I love, people we all love. I’ve witnessed first hand how the doctors and nurses are continuously risking their lives to save ours. They are the true heroes of this story, and the only way to appreciate their work is to follow what they advise us. We felt it was absolutely crucial that this image must be made. To understand and connect to the human impact of this devastating virus. The image is published here today as a reminder and a warning, of the ever looming danger. To inform us of the human cost of coronavirus and how world governments have let matters get so far. As we head towards the second wave of the pandemic, people must realise they cannot take this matter lightly. This photograph accompanies an article that appears in the National Geographic Magazine @natgeo in the new upcoming August 2020 issue. LINK IN BIO. It is also the first time I’d see the image in print. There are many people to thank, most notably @kayaleeberne, in which this is the first print NG story she edited; @jamesbwellford for reacting on the story from early on; @andritambunan, @kkobre, and @paullowephotography for their advice; and last but not least my mentor @geertvankesterenphoto for his unrelenting support since day one. I would like to dedicate this to the medical staff – whose selfless efforts allow us to continue to live. I am truly humbled to be in their midst countering this pandemic. And to my late Uncle Felix who, two years before he passed away earlier this year, sent me an email: ‘Keep on taking pictures and never fail to report to let the world know what has really happened.’ Please share this story and please act. This is the pandemic of our lifetime. We must win this battle. Supported by the @forhannafoundation and @insidenatgeo COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalist. @natgeointhefield #natgeo #joshuairwandi #natgeoemergencyfund #documentaryphotography #photography #covid19 #covidstories #nationalgeographicsociety #pandemic #stayathome

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Joshua Irwandi (@joshirwandi) pada 14 Jul 2020 jam 11:57 PDT

"PFI memdesak sdr. Anji untuk meluruskan apa yang sebenar-benarnya terjadi, sebelum, saat, dan sesudah proses pengambilan foto jurnalistik karya Joshua Irwandi di Instagram," kata Reno.

"Kami berharap agar tidak lagi ada yang membandingkan kerja jurnalistik pewarta foto dengan buzzer, influencer, Youtuber, Vlogger, dan sejenisnya," sambung dia ditulis Antara.

"Karena kerja jurnalistik dilandasi oleh fakta yang ada di lapangan, memiliki kode etik yang jelas, dan dilindungi oleh undang-undang," tutur Reno menegaskan.

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Tangkapan layar Instagram

Sebelumnya, Anji mengomentari sebuah unggahan foto karya Joshua Irwandi mengenai jenazah pasien Covid-19 yang menjwdi viral di media sosial. Anji menyebut ada beberapa kejanggalan dalam foto tersebut. Menanggapi hal itu, Anji pun berencana memberikan klarifikasi.

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