Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Controversial Thai lèse majesté law deemed “constitutional”
A Thailand court ruled that the controversial lèse majesté law is not contradictory with human rights protections of the country’s Constitution, including on free expression.
Call for release of Cambodian activist and broadcaster
As trial proceeds, over forty IFEX members urge the Cambodian government to drop charges facing detained rights defender and broadcaster Mam Sonando.
Release Bahraini human rights activists now, say international groups
A group of 46 human rights organisations led by IFEX calls on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to urge Bahrain to release human rights defenders and peaceful opposition activists.
Guidance for Burmese journalists on promoting an empowering press law
A new report is aimed at helping the Burmese media community respond to the anticipated introduction of a press law and a press council.
Southeast Asian groups point to increasing censorship, attacks on online expression
The space for free expression on the Internet is shrinking, said the Southeast Asia civil society delegates to a regional Internet governance forum.
Constitutional challenge to controversial lese majeste laws
The case concerns the trial of a man caught selling pirated copies of an allegedly defamatory TV documentary.
Bloggers attacked by suspected state agents
The five bloggers suffered cuts from broken glass after the assailants smashed the window of their vehicle.