Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
IFEX members call for Turkish translator, women’s rights activist to be freed
Two dozen IFEX members call on Turkey to free prominent translator and women’s rights activist Ayşe Berktay, winner of the 2013 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award.
Pacific Ombudsman concept to be debated on World Press Freedom Day
A Pacific event marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2013 is aimed at improving self-regulation for Pacific newsrooms – the concept of a regional media ombudsman will be discussed.
Papua New Guinea defamation threat risks chilling effect
Government threats in Papua New Guinea to sue an opposition politician and a TV station over corruption claims risk a chilling effect on freedoms of speech, warns the Pacific Freedom Forum.
Concern over last-minute ban on women’s day march in Fiji
On the eve of a planned march in Suva, Fiji to mark International Women’s Day, the organisers had their permit revoked because it was felt the event would have security issues.
Papua New Guinea journalists urged to keep to ethics, avoid spin following colleague’s dismissal
The lack of factual information surrounding the recent sacking of a Papua New Guinea journalist poses another warning to newsrooms there on the need to steer clear of political spin, says regional media monitoring group the Pacific Freedom Forum.
“Fiji Times” fined, editor gets suspended jail term
A regime decree warning media in Fiji they will face jail sentences if they mention political parties has been put into effect; at the same time, the High Court has handed down a hefty fine against the country’s biggest daily paper.
PFF condemns use of compensation threats over media content in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Star newspaper has filed a police complaint over two incidents in which a group demanded compensation linked to headline-coverage of allegations of an extra-marital affair by the prime minister.
Kiribati media freedom essential to adapting to climate change
Kiribati needs robust media freedoms if it is to adapt successfully to future challenges from climate change, says the Pacific Freedom Forum, in welcoming the return to publishing by the Kiribati Independent newspaper.