News and Press ReleasesIndonesia: Journalist arrested for Twitter post on conditions in Papua 27 Sep 2019 Dandhy Dwi Laksono, a journalist filmmaker for WatchDoc, was arrested on September 26 and charged under Indonesia’s controversial Information and…Philippines: Expanded law broadens scope for protection of journalist sources 27 Sep 2019 Online and broadcast journalists in the Philippines will have greater ability to protect their sources following an expansion of the country’s…China: IFJ condemns the government exam for press credentials 25 Sep 2019 The Chinese government is about to launch a compulsory loyalty exam that all journalists in the nation have to take before applying or renewing their…Hong Kong: Website doxing Hong Kong protesters, including journalists 18 Sep 2019 A website was recently found to have purported to post personal information of journalists in Hong Kong. The International Federation of Journalists…Sri Lanka: State-run broadcast moved to purview of Defence Ministry 12 Sep 2019 The Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sri Lanka’s state-run broadcaster has been moved from the purview of the Media Ministry to the Defence…Australia: Inquiry finds Google, Facebook threat to public interest journalism 29 Jul 2019 A report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found that the rise of Google, Facebook and similar businesses is a threat…Pakistan: Censorship continues in Imran Khan’s Pakistan 18 Jul 2019 An interview with vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Party Maryam Nawaz Sharif was pull off air from Pakistan’s news channel…India: Finance minister curbs journalist access to government 18 Jul 2019 The Indian government has implemented new restrictions for journalists, including asking journalists to seek appointments to enter the country’s…Pakistan: Three TV channels taken down after airing opposition leader’s live speech 15 Jul 2019 Three television channels in Pakistan were taken off air after broadcasting an “unedited live telecast” of an opposition politician on Saturday July…Hong Kong: Citizens' Radio office vandalized in Hong Kong 10 Jul 2019 The office of Hong Kong broadcaster Citizens’ Radio was vandalised the same day as a major anti-extradition law protest rally on July 1. The…Australia: Second police raid in two days disturbing new pattern emerging 05 Jun 2019 Australia’s public broadcaster, ABC had its Sydney offices raided today by Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers, the day after AFP raided the…Truth vs Misinformation: IFJ launches 17th South Asia Press Freedom Report 03 May 2019 Today, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) and its affiliates launch the 17th edition…Serbia : Public TV building stormed by anti-government protesters 18 Mar 2019 A group of around 100 anti-government protesters stormed the building of the Serbian national broadcaster RTS in Belgrade on Saturday 16 March,…Timor Leste, Indonesia strengthen relations in press freedom 18 Mar 2019 During a visit to Indonesia, the Timor Leste Press Council signed several agreements with local organisations to promote press freedom in Timor Leste…IFJ Asia Pacific Bulletin: MARCH 01 Mar 2019 Asia Pacific Bulletin: January 18 Jan 2019 Welcome to the first IFJ Asia Pacific Bulletin for 2019 Page 12 of 21. Previous 123456789101112131415161718192021 Next Load more
