Vanuatu: Legislative changes raise media freedom concerns

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Melanesia: New report highlights increasingly hostile media environment

A new report published by the “Pacific Journalism Review” highlights threats against media freedom in the Melanesia region, particularly in Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and West Papua.

Vanuatu journalist says his work permit was revoked for criticising the government

Journalists, scholars, and media freedom advocates in the Pacific region have criticised the denial of “Vanuatu Daily Post” media director Dan McGarry’s work visa and described it as a “disturbing development that raises concerns over press freedom.”

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, 23 September 2016., Craig Ruttle, AP

Historic Right to Information act passed in Vanuatu

“The passing of the RTI Act in Vanuatu will ensure that the Vanuatuan media will be able to report more accurately and responsibly on government activities, and that the public will be better equipped to engage in democratic processes,” said the IFJ.