Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

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

Link to: Crisis of local television and radio stations discussed at MADA consultative meeting

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.

Link to: Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

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.

Link to: MADA condemns police beating of journalist

MADA condemns police beating of journalist

Ahmad Fayyad was beaten by special police while covering a concert by a Jordanian band.

Link to: Committee formed to investigate actions against television and radio station; Alnajah press office director detained

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.

Link to: Reporters assaulted by Israeli settlers; two journalists summoned in Gaza

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.

Link to: Israeli forces detain four journalists, strike another with teargas canister

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.

Link to: MADA condemns attacks against journalists covering protests

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.

Link to: MADA concerned about deterioration of media freedoms in the Gaza Strip

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.