Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)
Violations of media freedoms in Israel, Palestine in April 2013
The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) monitored a number of media freedom violations in Palestine during April 2013, noting that Israeli abuses against Palestinian journalists continue and violations still pose a threat to their lives preventing them from doing their work.
In regards to press freedom, Palestinian journalists face a harsh reality
World Press Freedom Day arrives in Palestine on 3 May this year in the wake of tough times. Palestinian journalists continue to struggle for freedom of expression indifferent to the ongoing attempts at silencing them.
Palestinians discuss free expression and publishing crimes at World Press Freedom Day event
Journalists should not be remanded into custody for so-called “publishing crimes” said a participant at MADA’s event in advance of World Press Freedom Day.
Israeli forces harass and detain Palestinian journalist
A Palestinian journalist was detained by Israeli forces on 24 April 2013 while covering an event for Pal Media News.
Palestinian journalist pardoned, debate on legislative reform sparked
A composite image that compared Abbas to a character from a Syrian TV show landed Palestinian journalist Mamdouh Hamamrah in jail. He was later pardoned by President Mahmoud Abbas.
Israeli violations of Palestinian media freedoms on the rise
An annual report published by the Palestinian Centre for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) finds that the status of media freedom in Palestine has had no promising signs of improvement since the start of the year.
Obama urged to address Israel’s attacks on reporters
In light of his visit to the region, the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms urges US President Barack Obama to pressure Israel to end its attacks on journalists.
Violations of media freedoms in Israel, Palestine in February 2013
There has been a decline in violations committed by Palestinians in regards to media freedoms in the month of February 2013, however, violations by Israeli forces have escalated drastically.