Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Burma urged to protect media freedom in Constitution
20 expert organizations urge the government to guarantee freedom of expression in the Constitution.
Hope, courage, and resilience: Women journalists in Indonesia tell their stories
A new book features 50 stories penned by Indonesian women journalists.
Burma: Myitkyina News Journal journalists assaulted over critical banana plantation stories
Two journalists were attacked over their reports on the environmental and social impact of the Tha Khin Sit Mining Company’s banana plantation operations in Burma.
Civil society groups call for the dropping of charges against “Rappler” and Maria Ressa
Various groups across the Asia-Pacific have expressed concern over the unwarranted arrest of Maria Ressa and urge the Philippine government to withdraw the charges against her and Rappler.
Global solidarity for Rappler and Maria Ressa who vow to fight for a free press
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa was arrested on 13 February 2019 for cyber libel regarding an article that was published in May 2012, four months before the Philippine Cyber Crime Prevention Act was signed into law. She was released after posting bail on 14 February.
Blogger Truong Duy Nhat goes missing after seeking refugee status in Thailand
The Radio Free Asia contributor and well-known Vietnamese blogger went missing in Bangkok on 26 January.
Burma government urged to reverse conviction of Reuters journalists
Burma’s high court upheld the seven-year jail sentences of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.
Thailand urged to lift free speech restrictions ahead of elections
After lifting a ban on political activities, Thai authorities are pressed to remove restrictions on freedom of expression.