Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)
Crisis of local television and radio stations discussed at MADA consultative meeting
MADA director Mousa Rimawi talked about the important role of local media in calling for reconciliation, tolerance and dialogue.
Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda
Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.
MADA condemns police beating of journalist
Ahmad Fayyad was beaten by special police while covering a concert by a Jordanian band.
Committee formed to investigate actions against television and radio station; Alnajah press office director detained
Government officials demanded that Nablus TV personnel close the television station and stop broadcasting, while threatening notices were sent to many other television and radio stations.
Reporters assaulted by Israeli settlers; two journalists summoned in Gaza
Photographer Jaafar Ishtiyeh and Ayman Al-Numbani were covering a clash between Burin villagers and Israeli settlers when they were assaulted.
Israeli forces detain four journalists, strike another with teargas canister
The actions against the journalists took place when they were covering marches in the West Bank.
MADA condemns attacks against journalists covering protests
Israeli forces threw tear gas and sound bombs at a group of journalists covering peaceful protest marches near Bethlehem.
MADA concerned about deterioration of media freedoms in the Gaza Strip
In early July, MADA registered several violations of media rights, including detentions, censorship and travel restrictions.