Transparency of the Media Secretary’s action regarding ‘Derana TV’ is problematic: FMM
The Free Media Movement likes to draw the attention of media community to the actions taken by the Secretary of the Media Ministry against Ada Derana News, accusing it for falsification of a speech by President Maithreepala Sirisena. FMM questions the availability of...
Investigation is necessary on political forces behind the attack of journalist in Trincomalee: FMM
While vehemently condemning the attack against journalist Mohammed Geeth in Trincomalee who was carrying out professional work, the Free Media Movement urges the IGP to undertake an independent inquiry on political backing of the incident to punish the perpetrators....
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Strong dialogue on media ethics is necessary for a free media culture with social responsibility: FMM
The Free Media Movement, closely observing the recent telecast of a suicide of a young man on October 08 near Matara railway station, strongly emphasize that media being ethical and socially responsible bears similar importance as protecting media rights. Avoiding...
Journalist threatened inside police station in Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) in condemning the inaction of the police while a TV journalist was threatened inside a police station in Sri Lanka on September 27. The IFJ demands that the authorities...
Threatening journalists in the police station needs to end: FMM
The Free Media Movement request the Inspector General of Police to take action to end the practice of threatening journalists within police stations by complainers or petitioners. A journalist of the Hiru TV in Mahiyanganaya, Ranjith Karunaweera, faced threats from...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: September, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be published on October 17, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: August, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on September 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: July, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on August 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Sri Lankan journalist assaulted by political supporters
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Free Media Movement (FMM) in condemning the assault of a senior journalist in Galle, southern Sri Lanka on July 12. The IFJ demand an immediate investigation into the incident. Daya...
OTHER NEWS
Internationally acclaimed film removed from Jaffna Film Festival
Screening of internationally acclaimed film by director Jude Ratnam ‘Demons in Paradise’ was canceled by the organizers of the Jaffna International Film Festival in Sri Lanka citing pressure from local groups. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins...
Religious extremists, politicians meddle with artistic freedom in Sri Lanka
A novel, a radio drama and a stage play all come under attack in Sri Lanka for allegedly containing anti-Buddhist or offensive language. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) Sri Lanka in expressing...
Medical association leader threatens Sri Lankan media with “traitor list”
The President of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) of Sri Lanka has issued a direct threat to a journalist and publicly warned the association was compiling a ‘traitors’ list of journalists’. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its...
Response shown by the GMOA to the media is anti-democratic – Free Media Movement
The FMM condemns the threatening response shown by the President of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) , to the Sunday Observer Journalist who contacted him to get the views of the Association, to write a feature article about their token strike, held...
Sri Lankan minister threaten editor over online report
Sri Lanka’s Minister for Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development Sarath Fonseka asked an editor to withdraw a news item posted online accusing an unnamed minister of having links with criminals. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)...
#WPFD2018: Media Reforms – the Present and Beyond
Delivering the keynote address at the World Press Freedom Day event on May 2, 2018, organized by the Free Media Movement at the Sri Lanka Press Institute, MJR David provides a succinct analysis of media reforms in Sri Lanka. There have been many efforts to develop...
Expedite law enforcement action against the “Sirasa” attackers
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the unruly behaviour and acts of intimidation carried out by an organised group opposite the Sirasa Media Network. We urge that the government conducts an impartial inquiry into this incident and take strict legal action...