Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists
Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.
Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism
IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.
Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice
Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.
Forty IFEX members call for the protection of women who exercise free speech
Forty IFEX members express solidarity with women who have been the victims of violence for exercising their free expression rights.
Magazine to pay prime minister and his father S$405,000 in damages and cost for defamation
The High Court had earlier ruled that the “Far Eastern Economic Review” had defamed both leaders in a 2006 article.
Lawmaker convicted of defamation files appeal with Supreme Court
In August, a municipal court found Mu Sochua guilty of defaming Prime Minister Hun Sen and ordered her to pay a fine and compensation.
King Norodom Sihamoni pushes for release of jailed journalist
The king has indicated to Prime Minister Hun Sen his interest in granting amnesty to newspaper publisher Hang Chakra, who was convicted of disinformation.
Freelance journalist sentenced to two years’ imprisonment
On 6 November 2009, journalist Rus Sokhet was convicted for “spreading disinformation”.