Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
Pacific Freedom Forum condemns sacking of senior Papua New Guinea journalist
There was no news bulletin for the first time in more than 30 years from EMTV, as newsroom staff had stopped work in protest at the termination of news manager Neville Choi.
Samoa asked to drop criminal charges against blogger ‘King Faipopo’
Blogger King Faipopo is accused of defaming Samoa’s prime minister.
Fiji’s online safety law threatens to muzzle free speech
Pacific Freedom Forum has warned that Fiji’s Online Safety Act is designed to muzzle, not protect citizens.
Papua New Guinea bans film highlighting human rights abuses
The Papua New Guinea government has banned a film documenting the struggle at Paga Hill settlement.
Indonesia told to respect media freedom in Papua after expelling BBC reporter Rebecca Henschke
The Indonesian military expelled BBC journalist Rebecca Henschke from Papua for “hurting soldiers’ feelings” with her social media reports.
Refugee and journalist: Who are the ‘infogees’ in Oceania?
Pacific Freedom Forum tackles the plight of refugee journalists across the Oceania region.
Samoa urged to consult the public on revival of criminal libel law
he Pacific Freedom Forum is calling for the review of the revival of the libel law.
Tonga Broadcasting Commission shakeup raises concerns
Two senior editors of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission who previously clashed with the prime minister were transferred to the sales department.