Poland press freedom protest 2016

Focus On Poland: Pressure on independent media

Despite an improvement in press freedom, Poland’s independent media continues to suffer under the PiS government.

RTV Slovenia

Slovenia: Media freedom groups back legislative efforts to depoliticise public media

PMA and other media freedom groups back reform introduced in Slovenia, aimed at limiting political interference over RTV SLO. 

RTHK

RTHK’s new head signals broadcaster’s continued decline

The appointment of a senior civil servant to head RTHK shows the revolving door between government and the broadcaster.

National Parliament Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril

There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over online posts would present another threat to press freedom in Bangladesh.

Big Ben UK

UK Government launches national action plan to protect journalists

The UK Government has published its first national action plan outlining its approach to improving the safety of journalists in the UK.

media freedom

Shutdowns, layoffs and court cases: The clampdown on independent media in the Philippines continues

The ongoing repression of independent media in the Philippines is proving disastrous at a time when trusted and timely news is needed more than ever.

PMA member countries show progress in World Press Freedom Index

With the release of Reporters without Borders’ (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, we take a look at the progress made by some of our member countries.