Articles by World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)
IFEX-TMG mission to Tunisia observes freedom of expression post 14 January
In its seventh formal mission to Tunisia, and the second visit since deposed President Zine El Abedine Ben Ali fled the country, an IFEX-TMG delegation spent over a week meeting a wide range of stakeholders as part of the ongoing assessment of the state of freedom of expression in the country.
Community radio stations still fighting to survive
Unidentified arsonists set fire to the home of Radio Faluma Bimetu director Alfredo López.
Five hundred days since massacre, it’s time for Aquino to act, say Philippine and international organisations
Marking 500 days since the November 2009 massacre of 58 people, including 32 journalists and media workers in Mindanao, the organisations expressed their outrage at the continuing delays in prosecuting key suspects.
Joint appeal for end to persecution of community and opposition media
AMARC and RSF issued the appeal as an RSF representative travelled to the island of Zacate Grande, where the community radio station La Voz de Zacate Grande has been the target of constant harassment since it started broadcasting.
AMARC condemns policy of targeting radio stations
This policy of criminalising unauthorised radio broadcasting has been deemed disproportional by both the UN and IACHR freedom of expression rapporteurs.
Community radio station director threatened, shot in the leg
Franklin Melendez was shot during a confrontation about the radio station’s coverage of local land disputes.
IFEX-TMG members celebrate International Women’s Day with brave women of Tunisia
IFEX-TMG members commend brave women journalists, activists, lawyers and judges who have never stopped calling for greater freedom of expression.
Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG
Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.