Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
Spin and silence reign as Fiji clampdown on free speech continues, says PFF
Netani Rika, long-serving editor of the “Fiji Times”, was reportedly forced to leave his job because of extraordinary pressure.
Twenty-eight IFEX members voice concern about journalists’ safety in the lead up to the elections
With increased reports of killings, beating, assaults and threats to journalists, the space under which media exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms is increasingly being narrowed.
Asia-Pacific media unions demand resolution of Korea press freedom crisis
Five IFEX members and numerous other organisations are gravely concerned for journalists who have been fired and subjected to punitive disciplinary measures due to their courageous struggle for media independence.
Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act
The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.
Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda
Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.
Journalist detained overnight, questioned over story posted on news website
Richard Naidu ran a story stating Fiji’s military police head, Esala Teleni, had been suspended.
Media freedom threatened as elections loom
The communications minister’s mention of plans to legislate print media controls “must be fully exposed and debated in a free and open media environment,” says PFF.
New controls over media industry and journalists deepen loss of free speech, says PFF
A new media decree legislates registration of all media outlets with a regime-endorsed “authority” given sweeping powers to protect the national and public interests.