Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Egypt: Dissolution ultimatum for independent groups
Independent organizations in Egypt face a looming crackdown. The government has threatened to enforce a draconian associations law that became law 12 years ago, but has seldom been enforced.
Filipino city official sues newspaper for libel over mining story
The entire editorial staff and a correspondent of a newspaper in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines are facing a libel complaint over a report on allegedly illegal black sand mining operations.
Radio commentator shot and wounded in Philippines
An unidentified gunman shot and wounded a radio commentator in Dagupan City, Philippines. The police said they have yet to determine the motive behind the incident, but the victim said his exposes on illegal drugs may be behind the shooting.
Lyon Declaration: Global call to include access to information in UN development agenda
IFEX members and partners from around the world urge the UN to include access to information in the Agenda for the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
In Philippines, journalist gets death threat over Ampatuan Massacre report
A journalist received threatening text messages after reporting that some state and private prosecutors may have been bribed to fix the Ampatuan (Maguindanao) Massacre Trial in favor of the accused.
Witness in killing of journalist shot dead in Philippines; journalists mauled, threatened at gun point
Three still unidentified men shot Ritchie Manapol, one of the three witnesses in the 2010 murder of journalist Nestor Bedolido in Davao City, Philippines.
Ampatuan Massacre trial: Private prosecutors oppose resting case
State prosecutors handling the Ampatuan Massacre Trial in the Philippines are pushing through with their decision to rest in presenting evidence-in-chief, despite opposition from three private prosecutors who say the move is premature and could lead to a mistrial.
Publishers acquitted, libel charges dismissed in Philippines
A court in Cagayan de Oro City acquitted a newspaper publisher from a libel charge in April, while the Court of Appeal in Manila, Philippines dismissed a libel case against another publisher on 7 July 2014.