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Afghanistan: Taliban raids belie proclamations, media at heightened anxiety
Taliban militants carried out search operations in homes of at least three employees of German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) and a freelance journalist and interpreter on August 18. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges for the necessary...
Free expression at stake in critical Sri Lankan intimidation case
A senior police officer threatening a highly respected journalist is likely to have a chilling effect on journalism if it goes unchecked, writes Ruki Fernando. Tharindu Jayawardhana is one of Sri Lanka’s most outstanding and promising young journalists. His writings...
Blocking media access and rights in Northern Sri Lanka
The people of the remote island of Iranaitheevu in Northern Sri Lanka have an important story to tell the world. But journalists are being denied access, writes Ruki Fernando. Article 14 (1) (a) of the Sri Lankan constitution guarantees freedom of speech and...
Pakistan: Journalist in ICU after attack by a political mob
Ghulam Qadir Shar, a Pakistani journalist, working for Time News and Daily Panhanji Akhbar, was attacked by a local political leader’s supporters in Sanghar, Sindh province. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan affiliate, the Pakistan...
Sri Lanka: Unlawful arrest of protesters is a violation of freedom of speech and expression – Free Media Movement.
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the unlawful means undertaken by the police to arrest leaders of organizations and trade unions who have been campaigning for public issues affecting the people and for their trade union concerns. This unlawful act only serves...
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Sri Lanka: Journalist arrested and put under remand
Freelance Journalist Malika Abeykoon, who was assaulted and arrested by Sri Lankan police on April 7, has been placed on remand until April 12. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Sri Lankan affiliates, the Federation of Media Employees Trade...
Release freelance journalist Malika Abeykoon immediately and conduct a formal inquiry into his assault – Free Media Movement
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the arrest and assault of Malika Abeykoon, a freelance journalist and photographer, considering it as a heinous act of the police. Malika Abeykoon has been arrested by the Maradana Police during a health workers protest rally...