Freedom of the Press 2007: Tonga

The eight regulations were issued by Tonga’s Ministry of Communications in an infringement notice via the Ministry of Information and Communications. Media groups said the regulations undermine the Constitutional provision guaranteeing press freedom.

The manager and two staffers of the Tonga public broadcaster were suspended over a series of allegations, including attempts to incite distrust against the prime minister and the government.

Two senior editors of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission who previously clashed with the prime minister were transferred to the sales department.