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In October 2022, a disturbing incident occurred at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia. A short video emerged on social media platforms showing supporters invading the football field after a match, indicating a breach of security. The military then intervened, dispersing the crowd with tear gas canisters, causing panicked supporters to flee the tear gas-filled stadium. The video ended, and subsequent live reports revealed the severity of the situation. The death toll initially reported in single digits quickly rose to shocking numbers. This incident underscored the power of citizen journalism, shedding light on important issues such as police excessive force. Our study aims to investigate the role of citizen journalism in the Kanjuruhan disaster and its impact on reporting. Through content analysis on Twitter, we examine citizen journalism examples, including shared information and images. Our findings highlight the significance of citizen journalism in shaping public discourse and promoting media transparency. This study deepens our understanding of citizen journalism motivations, implications for journalism, and potential for positive societal change. It emphasizes the need for continued support for citizen journalism and media democratization to enhance transparency and accountability in reporting.

Journalism; social media; media content analysis