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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.

An Indonesian armed military officer stands guard at the local clinic during a measles and malnutrition outbreak, at Ayam village, Asmat district, Papua province, 26 January 2018, BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images

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.

Protesters chant at a Liberal Party fundraiser in Sydney on 10 November 2017, as they call on the ruling Liberal coalition government to bring back 600 refugees from an Australian detention centre in Papua New Guinea, WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images

Refugee and journalist: Who are the ‘infogees’ in Oceania?

Pacific Freedom Forum tackles the plight of refugee journalists across the Oceania region.

Flag of the Independent State of Samoa, 15 April 2015, Probst/ullstein bild via Getty Images

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's Prime Minister Samuela Akilisi Pohiva addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, 24 September 2016, AP Photo/Jason DeCrow

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.

Heidi Yieng Kow has travelled widely for her job, including as pictured here on assignment at the French Senate, Facebook/Heidi Yieng Kow

Camerawoman assaulted at Pacific Islands Forum

A journalist was manhandled by security officers at the opening ceremony of the annual Pacific Islands Forum.

Kem Ley, 4 June, 2016, AP/ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing

On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.

Prime Minister of Tonga Samiuela Akilisi Pohiva addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 24 September 2016, REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Tonga wrongful dismissal case will clarify role of public broadcaster

A wrongful dismissal complaint being brought against the government of Tonga by the sacked General Manager of the national broadcaster will help to educate the public and politicians on the independent public-interest role of national broadcasters, says PFF.