Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)

A journalist in Papua New Guinea was viciously attacked after the publication of a report into high level local government appointments in the Highlands province.

As trial proceeds, over forty IFEX members urge the Cambodian government to drop charges facing detained rights defender and broadcaster Mam Sonando.

Journalists reporting the 2012 election results and petitions must be able to work safely without fear of harassment, says PFF.

Auckland-based Kiribati Independent publisher and editor Taberannang Korauaba will retain the online edition of the paper but has stopped print circulation in Kiribati while police follow up on complaints linking to the newspaper’s registration status.

The Fiji regime has threatened that coverage of people it brands as “opposition” will cost Fiji TV its broadcast license.

Colleagues, the www.pacificfreedomforum.org link has been updated with the text below. With thanks for your use and sharing with relevant networks. *** , PFF, Rarotonga, COOK ISLANDS–Another assault threat resulting in a TV film crew being forced to delete their footage has taken place in Papua New Guinea over the weekend. Regional media monitoring network […]

The call comes after reports of an unscheduled speech made by ousted Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare on the national broadcaster, NBC.

“The order to cease publishing of the Kiribati Independent as per the Newspapers Act would avoid perceptions of political interference by clarifying to all what the steps are, and how long it will all take,” says PFF.