Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)
Palestine: One step closer to the realisation of an access to information law
The Palestinian Center for Media Development and Media Freedoms, based in Ramallah, has been working, alongside government representatives, on the draft of a proposed access to information law for the past year. After the formation of a committee to work on enhancing the draft, Palestine is now a little bit closer to enacting this much-needed law.
Worldwide condemnation for brutal attacks on over 50 journalists in Ukraine
IFEX members strongly condemn recent attacks on journalists during public demonstrations in Kyiv and call for those responsible to be held accountable.
Tunisia’s constitution should be a model to protect free expression in the region, say rights groups
Over 50 IFEX members and partners appeal to the civil society groups assisting in a consultation process with elected representatives to protect freedom of expression in the new Tunisian Constitution.
Offices of Ma’an News Agency and Alarabiya TV re-opened in Gaza
The government in Gaza decided on 16 November 2013 to re-open Ma’an News Agency’s bureau in the Gaza Strip after four months of closure. It also withdraw the complaint against Alarabiya TV on 19 November.
Palestinian rights group MADA launches International Day to End Impunity campaign
During its campaign, the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) will focus on the violations committed against journalists in Palestine and will feature real lifetime stories about impunity.
Palestinian forces arrest journalist George Qanawati
Journalist and director of Radio Bethlehem 2000 George Qanawati was arrested by Palestinian police officers from his home on 10 November 2013.
Somali government urged to rescind Radio Shabelle’s eviction order
Dozens of media freedom groups are calling on the Prime Minister of Somalia to rescind the arbitrary eviction order currently faced by the Shabelle Media Network. The eviction would place Radio Shabelle staff in immediate physical danger.
APEC asked to guarantee access for journalists at regional meetings
Press freedom groups join the Hong Kong Journalists Association to condemn the banning of Hong Kong reporters from covering Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Indonesia in early October.