5th July 2016
Maldives government forces critical news website to close
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned about freedom of the press and media independence in the Maldives after a sustained period of government pressure upon critical news outlets.
30th June 2016
UN experts express concern as Brazilian government interferes with public TV
Two UN experts on freedom of expression have commented on the recent Brazilian government agenda in regards to public media.
30th June 2016
Media Groups in the Philippines seek better relationship between media and the president
Media groups wrote an editorial commenting on the relationship between the Philippines’ president Rodrigo Duterte and the state media, calling for better reporting, pay and protection for journalists.
21st June 2016
China sets stricter broadcast rules for foreign programmes
Last Sunday, the Chinese government announced a new set of rules that put a tight cap on foreign programs availability in an effort to encourage local broadcast production.
11th May 2016
Concern for public media in Poland
Impact of new media laws leads to growing concern for media freedom and public service broadcasting in Poland.
9th May 2016
PSB reform and media freedom in Africa
Two new reports suggest that PSB reforms have failed across Africa whilst media freedom has improved but is still precarious.
7th November 2013
Kenya media bill concerns, Sierra Leone passes FoI law
The Kenya government will meet with media groups today over censorship fears. While in Sierra Leone the government is commended for passing freedom of information laws