Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
International press organisations concerned at deterioration of fundamental freedoms
The Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations expressed concern at the undermining of press freedom and free speech in the Western Hemisphere.
Scars of oppression run deep in the country’s media
IFEX-TMG report calls for free and independent media and a strong, democratic and open civil society.
IFEX-TMG members alarmed by resurgence of Internet censorship and arrests
IFEX-TMG calls for free speech rights of Tunisian citizens to be upheld in the run up to free elections.
WAN-IFRA welcomes reopening of printing house
The weekly “Krestyanin” won a court hearing to reopen the printing house and printing presses, averting a financial crisis that would have threatened the paper’s existence.
WAN-IFRA guide for social investment in media
The report outlines how socially conscious investors and donors can increase funding to news media in developing and emerging markets and contribute to media independence worldwide.
Court suspends private weekly’s printing house for 90 days
WAN-IFRA is concerned that the closure is politically motivated and part of a campaign by local officials to silence critical voices in the run-up to elections.
Thirty-seven IFEX members urge authorities to accommodate visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression
The groups urged President Rajapaksa to invite the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue, to Sri Lanka, while expressing deep concern for journalists who continue to be subjected to threats, harassment and assaults with alarming regularity.
IFEX-TMG members support fair and transparent allocation process for broadcasting licences
Ahead of the first ever democratic elections in the country, IFEX-TMG members encourage a swift, fair and transparent broadcast licencing process.