Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
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.
Let media council address free speech concerns, Samoa police urged
Samoa police must stop abusing their powers and let the national media council address free speech concerns, says regional media watchdog the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF.
Stop failing Pacific press test, PFF tells Australia and PNG
Australia and Papua New Guinea must review media relations after two separate but equally “shocking” bans on PNG press, says PFF, the Pacific Freedom Forum.
Fiji urged to abandon outdated sedition laws
Pending charges that may be upgraded to sedition stem from an opinion piece in an indigenous language newspaper, “Nai Lalakai”, criticising the role of Muslims in the Fiji government.
Indonesia urged to fulfil promises as deadline looms on Papua press blocks
Indonesia has less than three months to deliver “full and free” press access to Papua provinces, says PFF, warning that
“Jakarta risks global condemnation if it continues to ignore the facts”.