Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Thailand’s Supreme Court reduces editor’s sentence in lèse majesté case
The Thai Supreme Court reduced the penalty of editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk from 10 to six years in prison in a lèse majesté case; Somyot has been in jail since April 2011.
Political TV talk show suspended for criticising Thailand’s judiciary and military
Thailand’s broadcasting regulatory authority suspended the “Daily Voice” programme because in one episode it presented news analysis which “led to disunity in Thai Society by not airing complete facts.”
Thai media reform bill a “potential death blow” to media freedom
SEAPA expressed fears that Thailand is moving toward greater control of the media, with the government’s latest attempt to enact a new law to control the press.
IFEX’s Asia Pacific round-up
A global campaign for journalist safety, Malaysia’s clampdown and female journalists as human rights defenders in Burma are among the top stories in our monthly round-up of Asia Pacific news.
Writing while female: Interview with Burmese Pulitzer winner Esther Htusan
AP correspondent Esther Htusan shares her experiences on staying safe while reporting on conflicts and the struggles of female journalists in Burma.
While Thailand is in transition, free flowing information and the media’s role are key
In these critical times, which is fraught with anxiety, less regulation on the Thai media would allow it to perform a better role as information channels and provide spaces for civic discussion.
Burma’s military hinders independent reporting on Rakhine conflict
A “Myanmar Times” journalist was fired after reporting allegations that state security forces in northern Rakhine State raped dozens of Muslim women during their counter-insurgency operations.
Army members attack TV contributor in East Java, Indonesia
A contributor for a local TV channel was physically attacked and intimidated by Army soldiers after recording an accident in East Java province.