Articles by World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)
IACHR urges safety measures to protect community radio stations
(AMARC/IFEX) – In light of the increasing threats and attacks on community radio stations in Mexico, on 16 February 2007, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IAHCR), of the Organisation of American States (OAS), urged the Mexican government to take every measure necessary to ensure the safety of community radio workers and to protect their […]
Two community radio journalists beaten, one arrested, during violent confrontation between PRI militants and community group in Oaxaca
(AMARC/IFEX) – Between the night of 24 January and the morning of 25 January 2007, a confrontation erupted between militants of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (Partido Institucional Revolucionario, PRI) and members of the grassroots community council of San Antonino de Velasco, in the state Oaxaca. During the incident, Emilio Santiago and Darío Campos, both of […]
IACHR rapporteur calls for swift passage of law recognising community media
(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is a 19 December 2006 AMARC press release: IACHR rapporteur acknowledges importance of community radio stations and recommends swift passage of related law Uruguay, 19 December 2006 – Ignacio Alvarez, special rapporteur for freedom of expression with the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights (IACHR), urged Uruguayan authorities to give their “immediate […]
Threats and smear campaigns against community radio stations and staff, for critical coverage of land expropriation and mining companies’ behaviour
(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC condemns a series of threats and smear campaigns against various radio stations belonging to the national coordinating body of radio stations (Coordinadora Nacional de Radios, CNR), AMARC’s partner in Peru. According to a 15 December 2006 CNR press release, in the last few weeks the people in charge of various community radio […]
Peasant leader involved in outspoken community radio station shot dead
(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is an AMARC press release: AMARC Deplores the Assassination of Peasant Leader Antony Licyayo in Philippines November 28, 2006. Kathmandu. The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) Asia Pacific deplores in the strongest terms the brutal assassination of peasant leader Antony Licyayo, 38, chairperson of Kaguimungan-Cagayan Valley in the Philippines. […]
Government passes historic new policy democratising community radio
(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC welcomes a government of India decision that legitimizes community radio in the country. According to the policy, which was released on 16 November 2006, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other non-profits will be able to apply for community radio licenses. The new policy will also allow community radios to become self-supporting […]
Ten radio and television stations suspended
(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC condemns in the strongest terms the broadcast suspensions carried out against Kinshasa-based Radio Réveil FM, along with six other radio stations and three television channels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was taken by the media regulatory agency (Haute Autorité des Médias, HAM) on 8 November 2006, with immediate effect, […]
Community radio station journalists receive death threats
(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC again expresses its deep concern over threats issued against community radio stations in Mexico. The most recent target is the staff of the community radio station La Voladora Radio, located in Amecameca de Juárez, in the state of Mexico. Journalists with the station received various threats, to their lives and welfare, in […]