Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
Press ban sets dangerous precedent, says PFF
“As a regional leader, New Zealand decision makers need to be aware there are wider implications, including whether they are setting a precedent for partner countries,” said PFF.
PFF calls on government to reconsider media shutdown
Closing down state media outlets is a short-sighted reaction to cost cutting pressures, says PFF.
“Island Sun” newspaper faces compensation demand
The newspaper says the compensation demand for US$10,000 is a form of harassment against journalists and the media.
PFF welcomes UN concern over media freedom
PFF says the opinion expressed this week by the UN’s Pacific Office for Human Rights regional representative Matilda Bogner is a welcome step by a key regional development partner on an issue that’s usually left to journalists to handle.
PFF mourns media workers’ deaths in helicopter crash
The ABC media tragedy is a loss for the Pacific, says PFF.
Union members arrested for trying to publicly discuss new decree
Daniel Urai and Dinesh Gounder were arrested for trying to discuss the new Essential Industries Decree, which has roused international concern about workers’ rights.
State media must serve public, not politicians, says PFF
Minister Don Ken visited the newsroom of the state-owned Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation and demanded that a story covering his recent arrest be censored.
Justice denied in assault case
A minimal fine given to a cabinet minister for his part in an assault on publisher Marc Neil-Jones represents a clear victory for “bush justice” over the rule of law, says PFF.