Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Grenade explodes in front of government’s TV station
The grenade hit a tree before exploding, damaging six parked cars nearby.
TV reporter slain while covering clash between villagers
Ridwan Salamun of the Jakarta-based Sun TV died from hack wounds inflicted by angry villagers in Tual, Maluku.
Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda
Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.
Thais consider cost of three-year-old Computer Crime Act to free expression
The law, which was introduced in 2007, has been criticised for its vague provisions and harsh penalties.
Self-regulatory body censors TV ad on political conflict
The Thai Television Station Joint Censorship Committee recently banned a TV ad that featured the violent events in Bangkok in May saying that the commercial might spark another round of conflict, media reports said.
Authorities ban two books deemed critical of government
The education minister requested the banning of two review books by author Pen Puthsphea because of alleged criticism of the government contained in them.
Government shuts down 26 community radio stations
In Ubon Ratchathani, some 200 officials showed up to shut down a community radio station, while in Chiang Mai up to 500 officials were deployed to close down another station.
British author arrested, charged with defamation over book on death penalty
Alan Shadrake, who was in the city state to promote his book, “Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock”, was arrested and is facing charges of contempt of court.