Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
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.
Camerawoman assaulted at Pacific Islands Forum
A journalist was manhandled by security officers at the opening ceremony of the annual Pacific Islands Forum.
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.
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.