4th April 2017
Concern as Tongan public broadcaster is labelled “enemy of the government”
The Public Media Alliance calls on the Tongan Prime Minister to respect the independence of the Tongan Broadcasting Commission (TBC) and its role in holding government to account.
15th February 2017
Thai media organisations rally to oppose information bill
Media groups in Thailand protest against media bill that would lead to government control of the press and restrict freedom of expression.
10th February 2017
New research analyses PSM crisis in Poland
New research by Article 19 and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) offers in-depth analysis about ongoing concerns surrounding the independence of public service media in Poland.
24th January 2017
Indian government to respond to criticism of radio news restrictions
After an investigation, India’s Supreme Court has asked the Indian Government to explain its decision to prevent FM stations from airing their own news.
12th January 2017
Sudan becomes fourth country to sign Declaration on Media Freedom
Sudan has joined three other countries in the Arab World in a pledge to respect and protect media freedom and the right to information.
4th January 2017
Egypt passes new law to keep media in check
New media law in Egypt paves the way for a new Supreme Council to regulate and control the media, raising further press freedom concerns.
17th November 2016
Controversial defamation penalties revealed in the Maldives
Freedom of expression and media independence take another blow in the Maldives as the government brings controversial Defamation Act penalties into effect.
8th November 2016
Indian Government halts ban on NDTV
The Hindi news channel was supposed to be suspended for a day on Wednesday but the government put the ban on hold as it waits for the Supreme Court response.
25th October 2016
EBC’s situation contested in public hearing
After the recent changes and government interference, former members of the Brazilian public broadcaster met with Parliament to debate its current situation.
12th October 2016
Further measures undermine public media in Brazil
The government’s decision to wipe out the EBC Board of Trustees further derails the public broadcaster's freedom and independence.