Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
Newspaper editor threatened in pro-regime blog
A threatening message against a newspaper editor recently appeared on a pro-Fiji regime blog.
Concerns about government interfering with state broadcaster resolved
An impromptu viewing of raw opposition press conference footage in the offices of the prime minister has since been internally resolved, says PFF.
PFF urges investigation into broadcaster’s suspension
PFF is encouraging the management of Pacific Islands radio station Niu FM 531pi to launch an investigation into the suspension – and then reinstatement – of veteran Fiji journalist Bulou Amalaini Ligalevu.
PFF calls for revival of media standards committee
Pacific Freedom Forum has called on the Media Council of Papua New Guinea and news organizations to enforce codes of ethics and consider reactivating the dormant Independent Media Standards Committee.
Regime urged to lift Public Emergency Regulations
Sign PFF’s electronic petition, calling for an end to the so-called “Public Emergency Regulations”, which severely restrict media rights and freedom of expression.
Government must stop attacks on media, says PFF
The continuing silence and lack of progress into attacks of reporters by known assailants is hammering at the credibility of the Vanuatu government, says PFF.
Thirty IFEX members sign on to appeal to Parliament deploring proposed changes to NGO law
Thirty IFEX members have signed on to a joint letter to the parliamentary chair deploring the proposed changes to the Azerbaijan Republic Law on Non-governmental Organisations.
PFF warns global media conference to “watch out for government interference”
PFF has warned the AIBD to keep the agenda to its July conference free from interference by Fiji’s military regime.