Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

Israeli forces, settlers beat three photographers in Nablus
Ja’far Zahid Ashtiyeh, Nasser Ishtayeh and Wajdi Mohammed Shtayyeh were attacked by stone-throwing settlers; in their attempts to escape the attack, Ishtayeh and Shtayyeh were beaten by Israeli soldiers.

Violations against journalists in March 2011
Numerous violations against press freedoms in Gaza were recorded as well as incidents of the targeting of women journalists.

Journalists covering march attacked by security forces
The latest attacks further raise concerns about freedom of expression in Gaza, which has seen a rash of violations against journalists in the last month.

Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty
The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.

Journalist harassed by Hamas police
Quds Radio correspondent Mohammed Abdul Nabi was detained and assaulted by police officers while covering a story at a hospital.

MADA condemns free expression violations perpetrated by security force personnel in Gaza
Hamas security force personnel have carried out numerous violent attacks on journalists covering youth protests in the Gaza Strip.

MADA demands investigation into attacks on journalists covering protest
Police officers and members of the internal security forces attacked several journalists covering a protest on 15 March 2011 in the Gaza Strip.

MADA hosts two free expression workshops in Gaza
The first workshop, “Freedom of Expression in Local and International Legislation”, was part of a series aimed at raising journalists’ awareness of the laws relating to their work and guaranteeing them the right to free expression.