Editorial independence of Manx Radio must be respected
Editorial independence is fundamental to trusted public media and underpins its role in holding power to account.
Hong Kong: Crisis for RTHK’s independence
Sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system signal a slow death for democracy – and independent media.
Verbal attack on Croatia’s public broadcaster is the latest in a string of media freedom incidents
Croatia may have joined the Media Freedom Coalition but attempts to intimidate journalists at HRT are among several ongoing media freedom issues.
New talk show effectively transforms RTHK into a mouthpiece of the state
The Public Media Alliance condemns the use of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster as a government mouthpiece as it faces yet another challenge to its diminishing independence.
Hong Kong: Stifling of independent and public media continues
There are troubling times ahead for independent media in Hong Kong, with intensifying pressure from mainland China.
Brazil: Privatisation of public media looms
Privatisation looms for Brazilian broadcaster EBC, which has been transformed into a state mouthpiece in recent years. How did it come to this?
RTHK producer on trial amid wider concerns for public broadcaster
An RTHK producer has gone on trial for accessing car ownership details on official databases as part of a report on police misconduct. Her trial is yet another blow for media freedom in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: Dark month at RTHK suggests a grim future for the public broadcaster
The situation facing public broadcaster and PMA member RTHK in Hong Kong is deteriorating rapidly.
Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence
Attacks on journalists and threats to editorial independence continue to endanger media freedom in Pakistan.
Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns
Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns. This follows serious concerns about politicisation and editorial interference during his tenure.