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Radio Station Disabled by Equipment Theft

Thursday, 10 November 2011, 12:45 pm | International Federation of Journalists

November 9, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is disturbed to learn from its affiliate, the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) of successive waves of theft at the Prime FM radio station in Kavre district in central Nepal. ... More >>

Web Censorship Targeting Critical Voices in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 11:14 am | International Federation of Journalists

November 8, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the new registration rules introduced by the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) for websites hosting any manner of content on the country, which has led to the blocking of several ... More >>

Bangladesh: Political Victimisation, Attacks on Journalists

Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 11:11 am | International Federation of Journalists

November 8, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is appalled to learn of the continued legal harrassment and victimisation of Mohammad Ekramul Haq, editor of web portal Sheersha News and the associated newspaper, Sheersha Kagoj in ... More >>

IFJ Press Freedom in China Campaign Bulletin: November 2011

Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 4:32 pm | International Federation of Journalists

Welcome to IFJ Asia-Pacific’s monthly Press Freedom in China Campaign e-bulletin. The next bulletin will be sent on December 8, 2011, and contributions are most welcome. More >>

Abducted Journalist Found Dead, Tortured in Balochistan

Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 11:07 am | International Federation of Journalists

November 7, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in strongly condemning the murder of Javed Naseer Rind, whose body was found on November 5 near Ghazi Chowk, in Khuzdar, ... More >>

IFJ Welcomes Establishment of Press Council of Pakistan

Monday, 7 November 2011, 4:47 pm | International Federation of Journalists

November 4, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in welcoming the establishment of the Press Council of Pakistan as a step toward improving quality and accountability ... More >>

Chinese Central Government Must Prevent Media Harassment

Friday, 4 November 2011, 11:19 am | International Federation of Journalists

November 3, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply frustrated by reports that two Chinese journalists were harassed and assaulted and another detained in a separate incident while investigating official misconduct and negligence. On ... More >>

Pacific media roundtable: citizen journalism trends

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 11:54 am | International Federation of Journalists

A roundtable meeting of Pacific journalists and media partners has highlighted the importance of developing media skills and standards for both mainstream and citizen reporters. More >>

IFJ Asia-Pacific Regional e-Bulletin: November 2011

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 11:51 am | International Federation of Journalists

Welcome to the IFJ Asia-Pacific’s monthly e-bulletin. The next bulletin will be sent on December 1, 2011, and contributions from affiliates are most welcome. To contribute, email ifj@ifj-asia.org. More >>

Editor Granted Bail After Three Months in Detention

Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 3:15 pm | International Federation of Journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the Bangladesh High Court ruling granting bail to Mohammad Ekramul Haq, editor of the Sheersha News web portal and the associated weekly newspaper Sheersha Kagoj, after close to three months in ... More >>

Media for Democracy and Human Rights in the Pacific

Friday, 28 October 2011, 2:47 pm | International Federation of Journalists

‘Pacific Media Rising’: Pacific Media Partners Forum and Regional Roundtable October 19-22, Honiara, Solomon Islands More >>

IFJ Welcomes New Wage Scales in India’s Newspaper Industry

Thursday, 27 October 2011, 10:40 am | International Federation of Journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the formal approval on October 25 by India’s Union Cabinet of the recommendations of the G.R. Majithia Wage Boards for Journalists and Non-Journalists, which prepares the ground for an ... More >>

IFJ Calls for End to Criminal Defamation in Taiwan

Thursday, 27 October 2011, 10:27 am | International Federation of Journalists

October 26, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists joins its affiliate, the Association of Taiwan Journalists (ATJ), in expressing concern over the continued use of criminal defamation laws to curb press freedom in Taiwan. ATJ chairperson, ... More >>

Blocking of Sri Lanka News Portal

Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 11:31 am | International Federation of Journalists

October 25, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Sri Lankan affiliates in condemning the continued blocking of the news portal Lanka-e-News by internet service providers in Sri Lanka since October 18. According to information ... More >>

Deputy PM Defends Free Press, With Responsiblity

Friday, 21 October 2011, 4:36 pm | International Federation of Journalists

http://www.pmc.aut.ac.nz/pacific-media-watch/solomon-deputy-pm-defends-free-press-responsibility-7673 More >>

Broadcaster/Tribal Leader Shot Dead in Southern Philippines

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 9:43 am | International Federation of Journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the murder of radio commentator Datu Roy Bagtikan Gallego in Lianga town, Surigao del Sur province in ... More >>

Attacks and Threats against Journalists in Nepal

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 9:41 am | International Federation of Journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in strongly condemning the death threats made against television reporter Arjun Shrestha by associates of a businessman in Nepal’s capital ... More >>

South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) e-bulletin

Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 9:47 am | International Federation of Journalists

In this bulletin: 1. Iranian Cameraman Killed in Kabul Attack 2. Calls for Inquiry into Death of Investigative Journalist in India 3. Pakistan Intelligence Agencies Answer Shahzad Murder Inquiry 4. Press Council of India Gets New Chair 5. India’s ... More >>

Reports of Forced Closure of Investigative Magazine in China

Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 9:37 am | International Federation of Journalists

October 17, 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned by reports that Great Wall Monthly , an investigative news magazine in China, has apparently been shut down without an official explanation. According to an open letter ... More >>

Concern at Illegal Threats to Journalists in Southern China

Thursday, 13 October 2011, 9:59 am | International Federation of Journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned by reports an officer of the Chinese Government threatened to illegally detain a journalist on October 9. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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