Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
“Charlie Hebdo” attack resonates in Southeast Asia
The murderous attack on “Charlie Hebdo” must be seen primarily as an attack on press freedom and the diversity of thought, says SEAPA. And it should resonate with Southeast Asians, who are familiar with experiences of attacks to free expression and press freedom.
Press freedom, free expression still under threat in Indonesia, says international delegation
Criminalisation of online speech, a climate of impunity for attacks against journalists, the concentration of media ownership and the politicisation of media outlets are all current areas of concern.
Journalist killings heighten security awareness in the Philippines, elsewhere in the region
The 2009 carnage in Maguindanao, Philippines was an eye-opener not only for media people in the field but also for their desk-bound editors and publishers. Oftentimes taken for granted, journalist safety has become a concern and a priority.
Press alliance members pledge to work for media freedom, realisation of human rights
Members of SEAPA mark International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9) and Human Rights Day with the resolve to reorganise and strengthen the alliance to make it more capable to meet regional press freedom and freedom of expression challenges.
Martial law must be lifted to address impunity in Thailand
The abuse of powers by politicians and the unjustified use of security-related laws in the aftermath of Thailand’s military coup d’etat in May characterises impunity in the country, leading to the general worsening of freedom of expression over the past year.
Will Southeast Asian governments respond to the challenge of investigating media killings?
Let us begin addressing the issue of violence against journalists by bringing closure and justice to families of the 58 Ampatuan Massacre victims, SEAPA stresses.
Burmese government using new Media Law to stifle criticism
SEAPA views with utmost concern the latest move of the Ministry of Information in Burma to pursue legal action against “Myanmar Thandawsint” for publishing scathing commentary about the words of President Thein Sein.
Rights groups call for freedom of expression protections in Cambodia
As violent crackdowns on freedom of expression have increased in Cambodia over the last year, rights groups and media are disturbed to observe a coinciding increase in impunity for the perpetrators of these crimes.