Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

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

Link to: Israeli soldiers assault, harass journalists

Israeli soldiers assault, harass journalists

A soldier shot photographer Nidal Ishtieh with rubber bullets after he refused to stop covering a confrontation in the village of Oraq Burin.

Link to: Israeli soldiers assault journalists in West Bank village

Israeli soldiers assault journalists in West Bank village

Cameramen and photographers were covering olive tree cultivation when soldiers ordered them to stop filming.

Link to: Cameraman’s home raided

Cameraman’s home raided

MADA condemns the raiding of the home and an assault by police on Aqsa TV cameraman and news producer Ammar Yasir Altilawy.

Link to: Editor detained, faces possible deportation

Editor detained, faces possible deportation

Jared Malsin, chief English editor of the Ma’an News Agency, was detained upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport on 12 January 2010.

Link to: MADA condemns detention of journalist

MADA condemns detention of journalist

Awad said that he was questioned about his relationship with Wisal channel, for which he prepared a program showing the suffering of Palestinian people in Gaza.

Link to: On Human Rights Day, MADA calls on international community to speak out against attacks on Palestinian journalists

On Human Rights Day, MADA calls on international community to speak out against attacks on Palestinian journalists

At a time when the world celebrates the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Palestinian journalists continue to be victims of various attacks.

Link to: Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.

Link to: Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.