Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Radio journalist found dead in Maguindanao, Philippines
The family of a Filipino radio journalist and the police are still unsure of the motive behind his murder.
A thousand days after Ampatuan Massacre impunity reigns, says Filipino media group
On the 1,000th day anniversary of the 2009 Ampatuan Massacre, not much justice has been achieved, says the Philippines-based group Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.
Release Bahraini human rights activists now, say international groups
A group of 46 human rights organisations led by IFEX calls on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to urge Bahrain to release human rights defenders and peaceful opposition activists.
Coalition calls for enactment of freedom of information act in the Philippines
The Right to Know, Right Now! Coalition has declared 15 August as Freedom of Information Day in the Philippines.
is urging authorities in the Philippines to enact the Freedom of Information law.
Private prosecutor on media killing cases reflects on her experiences
When asked about her work, the counsel often explains that FFFJ was organised to find ways to counter the culture of impunity surrounding media killings.
Petition by accused in journalist’s killing denied; murder charges stand
The petition sought the dismissal of murder charges against the alleged masterminds in the 2005 killing of journalist Marlene Esperat.
Journalists urge Rules of Court review to combat impunity
The slow progress of the Ampatuan Massacre trial is typical of how the rules governing Philippine legal procedures have resulted in the delay of the prosecution of suspected wrong-doers, including those accused in heinous crimes.
Gunman convicted in attempted murder of broadcaster
Bernardo Aguilar was accused in the March 2009 shooting of radio journalist Nilo Labares.