Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

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Link to: Violations of media freedoms in Israel, Palestine in April 2013

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.

Link to: In regards to press freedom, Palestinian journalists face a harsh reality

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.

MADA organised a round table meeting on 25 April 2013 to discuss "Freedom of expression and publishing crimes" in advance of World Press Freedom Day., Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

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.

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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.

The photo that landed Palestinian journalist Mamdouh Hamamreh in jail. Caption says: "alike in every way", Facebook

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.

Palestinian journalists react after an Israeli air strike on the office of Hamas television channel Al-Aqsa in a building that also houses other media in Gaza on 18 November 2012, REUTERS/Majdi Fathi

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.

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Israel's President Shimon Peres alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival in Tel Aviv, REUTERS/Jason Reed

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.

Link to: Violations of media freedoms in Israel, Palestine in February 2013

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.