Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
The referendum that gets journalists arrested for carrying leaflets
Online news site reporter becomes one of several arrested this month for violating Article 61 of the 2016 Referendum Act.
Shots fired at journalist’s car in Bangkok
Shots were fired at a Thai journalist’s car in what is believed to be a work-related incident.
Indonesia urged to use Press Law to investigate journalist’s intimidation
SEAPA believes that the best way to protect press freedom in Indonesia is to use the provisions of the Press Law to address such incidents against the media.
Malaysian MPs should reject restrictive amendments to internet and communications law
IFEX members and regional partners urge Malaysian MPs to ensure media laws are in line with international standards on online freedom of expression and access to information.
Police in Yogyakarta shut down World Press Freedom Day event
SEAPA strongly condemns police authorities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia for forcing the cancellation of an event by the local chapter of AJI on 3 May 2016.
Free imprisoned blogger Shokjang, civil society groups tell Chinese authorities
Critical blogging is the lifeblood of free societies, not a threat to social stability, say rights groups.
Burmese court decision to drop journalist murder case “totally unacceptable”
“It’s totally unacceptable,” said Burma’s incoming information minister on the court recommendations to close the case of freelance journalist Par Gyi, who was killed while in military custody in 2014.
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Ensnared netizens and Pacific summits
A breakdown of the events that are changing the free expression landscape in Asia and the Pacific.