Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)
Violations against journalists in February 2011
MADA monitored numerous violations against journalists in the occupied Palestinian territories during February.
MADA hosts workshop aimed at enhancing lawyers’ ability to handle cases involving freedom of expression
The workshop was held as part of MADA’s programme designed to enhance freedom of expression, in cooperation with the lawyers’ syndicate, and funded by the UNESCO office in Ramallah.
MADA report on violations of media freedoms in 2010
MADA monitored an increase in the number of attacks on journalists as a result of the continued Israeli occupation and internal Palestinian disputes.
NGOs form coalition to defend freedom of expression
Brought together by MADA, the participating organisations agreed to form a coalition after holding a number of preliminary meetings in Ramallah and Gaza in early 2011.
Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections
The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.
Quds TV correspondent detained in Bethlehem
An officer of the Preventive Security Service referred to the station as “illegal” and threatened to arrest Mamdouh Hamamrah if he continued to work there.
Violations of media freedoms in January 2011
MADA has documented numerous violations against journalists by both Israeli occupation forces and Palestinian security services.
Israeli soldiers attack six journalists in Jerusalem
The journalists were covering clashes between the soldiers and Palestinian youth when they were targeted with tear gas and sound grenades.