Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Four IFEX members and other human rights organisations call for thorough review of proposed NGO law
The groups say the draft law could have a negative impact on civil liberties and freedom of expression and would obstruct the work of non-profit organisations.
Proposed NGO law a threat to civil liberties, free expression, say civil society groups
One organisation noted that the proposed law would make it harder for groups to form NGOs due to “onerous requirements” in the registration process.
Media activist, nine others arrested for entering parliament in 2006 rally to protest cyber-crime bill
If convicted of multiple offenses, the combined sentences of each of the accused would reach 20 years, SEAPA said.
Government lifts emergency decree in Bangkok, three provinces
The army commander-in-chief was quoted as having said that the emergency decree could be invoked again should the situation demand it.
Government urged to respect netizens’ rights
The Thai Netizens Network said the government has been using the emergency decree to justify its censorship of more than 10,000 websites.
Forty-four IFEX members call for concrete measures to end violence against outspoken women journalists and activists
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November 2010, 44 IFEX members, including members of the IFEX Gender Working Group, call attention to the situation of women in the free expression community who are subject to targeted attacks because of their gender.
British author convicted of contempt in Singapore court
Alan Shadrake wrote a critical book on Singapore’s courts and the death penalty.
Cambodian court reduces detained journalist’s prison term
Imprisoned journalist Ros Sokhet was ordered released by the Appeal Court, almost a year after he was arrested on disinformation charges, media reports said.