Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
Call for investigation into Samoa police actions, curtailment of citizens’ rights
Failing to intervene in a minor assault on reporters and smashing the phone of a young boy shows police in Samoa need training in freedoms enjoyed by all citizens, says the Pacific Freedom Forum.
Fiji academic publishes speech on media freedom after being gagged
The Pacific Freedom Forum is welcoming publication of a speech from a Fiji professor stopped from presenting at the University of the South Pacific on World Press Freedom Day.
Vanuatu urged to look into journalist’s arrest over Facebook comment
Charges of terrorism laid and dropped against a journalist in Vanuatu who was held for 30 hours over a Facebook comment need independent investigation, states the Pacific Freedom Forum.
Protesters shot, radio host arrested in West Papua, Indonesia
Shooting peaceful protesters in West Papua and arresting a radio host for comments made on a talkback show are clear attacks on human rights by Indonesia, says the Pacific Freedom Forum.
IFEX members call for Turkish translator, women’s rights activist to be freed
Two dozen IFEX members call on Turkey to free prominent translator and women’s rights activist Ayşe Berktay, winner of the 2013 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award.
Pacific Ombudsman concept to be debated on World Press Freedom Day
A Pacific event marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2013 is aimed at improving self-regulation for Pacific newsrooms – the concept of a regional media ombudsman will be discussed.
Papua New Guinea defamation threat risks chilling effect
Government threats in Papua New Guinea to sue an opposition politician and a TV station over corruption claims risk a chilling effect on freedoms of speech, warns the Pacific Freedom Forum.
Concern over last-minute ban on women’s day march in Fiji
On the eve of a planned march in Suva, Fiji to mark International Women’s Day, the organisers had their permit revoked because it was felt the event would have security issues.