… of Ukraine (NUJU) are preparing a publication "I'm a journalist. Why are you beating me?" with stories of Belarusian journalists reporting on the protests in Belarus.
SriLanka
The Free Media Movement (FMM) organized a social media campaign, an online public forum and issued a media statement.
Switzerland
The Press Branch Conference of the…
…Against the backdrop of killing, arrest and harassment of journalists, media freedom organisations continue to campaign against the scourge of impunity in SriLanka, writes Ruki Fernando.
… working on a story on illegal deforestation and timber smuggling in the Murippu forest area in the Mullaitivu district. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its SriLanka affiliates the SriLanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA), the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Federation of Media Employees' Trade Union (FMETU) denounce the…
… in the Kumbukkan Oya area of Monaragala district on October 3 while reporting on illegal sand mining in the area. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its SriLanka affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) condemn the attack and urge the SriLanka government to conduct an impartial inquiry into the case and bring the perpetrators to…
… commitment to end impunity and protect journalists' safety.
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Alliance of Independent Journalists - Indonesia
Federation of Nepali Journalists
Free Media Movement – SriLanka
Karachi Union of Journalists
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance - Australia
National Union of Journalists - Nepal
National Union of Journalists of the…
… Indonesia
Association of Taiwan Journalists - Taiwan
Cambodian Association for the Protection of Journalists
E tū - New Zealand
Federation of Media Employees' Trade Unions - SriLanka
Federation of Nepalese Journalists
Free Media Movement – SriLanka
Indian Journalists Union
Japan Federation of Newspaper Workers' Unions, Shimbunroren -…
… propositioned me, offering special treatment for myself and the newsroom at which I serve as the editor, in exchange for “time spent with him” at either a resort or an apartment in SriLanka. [The Wire reached out to Hassan Ismail for his response to these allegations. His denial is carried in full at the end of this article.] A sickly attempt to “sweeten…
… India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Slovenia, Somalia, Spain, SriLanka, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States. Read the full results of the survey Download the infographics Dowload the…
… from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of IFJ, divided by language, in the period between 10 and 17 July, 2020
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SriLanka: IFJ condemns SriLanka police and key murder suspect obstructing photojournalist outside court (COLOMBO PAGE)
Scab union for journalists reported to International Labour…
… from the Mavubima Newspaper outside Colombo High Court on July 10. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates Free Media Movement (FMM) and SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) condemns the obstruction and calls on authorities to conduct an inquiry into the incident.
…Political upheavals in SriLanka have given rise to new challenges. To protect media freedom, journalists and media workers must focus on collective action, writes Viranjana Herath.
… all its members with safety material such as masks and hand sanitizers, among other actions - Language: Indonesian
Pakistan: Union secures Punjab Covid-19 relief package
SriLanka: The Free Media Movement of SriLanka sent a letter to all the media outlets calling on their responsibility to guarantee journalists’ safety - Language: English
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… noting that the gap is still as great between the countries of Oceania, Australia et la New Zealand and other countries like India, Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, SriLanka, Mongolia…
IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND IN THE ARAB WORLD, the IFJ published a report on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, which shows how the region remains an area always…
… was harassed and assaulted while reporting the Eid celebrations in the Atulugama area of Kalutara on May 24, 2020. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its SriLanka affiliate, Free Media Movement (FMM), regret the incident and urge authorities to investigate this assault and harassment case.
… crise du coronavirus sur la situation en Suisse". Read the Full Text.
Somalia: NUSOJ, "Onslaught on press freedom weakens independent journalism". Read the Full Text.
SriLanka: Free Media Movement, "Authorities should understand the social responsibility of the media in the present situation". Read the Full Text.
SriLanka: SLWJA, Facebook…
… fought for and the most vulnerable are now taking the first beating.”
In India and Bangladesh, journalists came under fire while covering civil disturbances and protests. In SriLanka and Afghanistan, the fight for safe access to information continued amid tumultuous elections. In Nepal and Pakistan, the battle against a heavy legislative hand was waged.…
… the COVID-19, by supporting responsible journalism. SAMSN is a network of journalists unions from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and SriLanka who together to advocate for the rights of journalists, freedom of expression and association.
…Journalists called on SriLanka’s government to take meaningful action to investigate journalist killings and disappearances on the annual ‘Black January’ commemoration on January 28. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its SriLankan affiliate, the Free Media Movement urge the government in SriLanka to end a dark history of impunity for crimes…
…Indonesia Mongabay
Turkey Journalists Protest Press Pass Cancellations Begum Donmez Ersoz, Pete Cobus, VOA News
Amid global war on journalism, Tamil journalists sent death threats in SriLanka Naveen Dewage, World Socialist Website
Pro-government Turkish daily brands journalists’ union “terrorists’ spokespersons” IFEX
Assange hailed as resistance fighter of 21st…
…Leaflets threatening to kill seven Tamil journalists were left at the Batticaloa Press Club and a nearby bus stop in Batticaloa, a city in the Eastern Province of SriLanka. The International Federation of Journalist (IFJ) and its affiliates SriLankan affiliates, the Federation of Media Employees' Trade Union (FMETU) and the Free Media Movement (FMM) condemn the…
…Mulleriyawa Police in the Central Province of SriLanka refused on January 10 to record the death threat complaint of a court correspondent. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) strongly urge SriLanka’s police to accept the complaint and conduct an investigation into the matter.
…A correspondent for SriLanka’s Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa was attacked by club-wielding assailants in his home on December 6. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Federation of Media Employees’ Trade Unions (FMETU) condemn the attack.
SriLanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) summoned two digital journalists for interrogation. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates the SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) and Free Media Movement (FMM) condemn CID’s unnecessary interrogations of journalists and have concerns that these actions are being used as a…
… acts of corruption believed to have been committed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his tenure as the former Secretary of Defense. Gotabaya Rajapaksa was declared the new president of SriLanka after the weekend’s election.
The Free Media Movement said it strongly urge “all parties concerned to expedite investigations into this incident, which has challenged the…
… Australia
SNJ, France
SNJ-CGT, France
NUJ, UK
NUSOJ, Somalia
IFJ Asia-Pacific
AJI, Indonesia
FMM, SriLanka
ANP, Perou
Fecolper, Colombia
JUADN, Greece
… South Asia affiliates criticize government failures in these cases and a reluctance to find and hold perpetrators accountable. The Free Media Movement (FMM), an IFJ affiliate in SriLanka, expressed its displeasure for the Sirisena government’s inability to provide justice in long-standing journalist murder cases in the country. SriLanka's media unions and…
… 112 Lawyers can enable journalists under attack to ‘fight back and to win’, Irish Legal Citizens fill Republic Street calling for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, The Shift In SriLanka, Cartoonists Take on the Alt-Right, Fair Observer Reasserting the rights and duties of journalists with the IFJ’s new Global Charter of Ethics, Equal Time British…
… since 2016 over accusations of spreading “terrorist propaganda”. But they are not the only ones.
In addition to India, Asia-Pacific countries like Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan, SriLanka, Iran, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan cut the internet or closed media outlets arbitrarily.
The cut of internet and shutdown of critical media is also a widespread practice in…
… since 2016 over accusations of spreading “terrorist propaganda”. But they are not the only ones.
In addition to India, Asia-Pacific countries like Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan, SriLanka, Iran, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan cut the internet or closed media outlets arbitrarily.
The cut of internet and shutdown of critical media is also a widespread practice in…
…The SriLanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), SriLanka’s state-run broadcaster has been moved from the purview of the Media Ministry to the Defence Ministry under presidential powers. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Free Media Movement (FMM), the SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) and the Federations of Media…
…Two SriLankan army spies were charged with serious assault on a journalist and his wife as they drove to work in January 2009. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) welcome the charges against the two army officials, yet note the failure to file charges against those responsible for…
…A journalist was obstructed from reporting on a SriLankan Air Force Commander’s visit to a Buddhist monastery in Kandy on Sunday, July 21. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates Free Media Movement (FMM) and the SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) in condemning the obstruction of press freedom.
…On June 16, SriLankan journalist Kusal Perera was faced with charges for commenting on the development of religious rivalries after the April 21 Easter Sunday attack. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) strongly crticise attempts to pursue legal action against the SriLankan journalist.
…The SriLanka media were blocked from live proceedings of the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on May 29, which was probing the Easter Sunday attacks. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) have strongly criticized the change is decision to bar the media and called for the decision to be revised.
… to protect national security,” said FMM.
The IFJ said: “The arrest and subsequent detention of Mohammad Rizvi Maharoof on baseless charges is a serious threat to press freedom in SriLanka. The media environment in SriLanka has become increasingly hostile since the Easter Sunday attacks in April, with social media and communication platforms blocked. The…
… news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Saturday, April 27th to Friday, May 3rd 2019:
1) SriLanka blocks social media after deadly terror attack, IFEX
2) "In the future they will apologize to our children" - Europe and Central Asia in April, IFEX
3) Holding…
… 96 of which occurred in India.
Read the full report here Read the country reports: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and SriLanka Download the JSIs and detained list here
WPFD, UNESCO, IFJ, SAMSN, South Asia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, SriLanka, Pakistan, journalist,…
… achievements, challenges and the way forward, as well as safety of journalists, especially for female journalists. Journalists also shared their working experiences.
SriLanka: on May 3, the Free Media Movement organised a panel discussion on "Reporting sensitive incidents; Responsibilities and Challenges of Media".
Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste…
…Following the deadly terrorist attacks in SriLanka on April 21, the SriLanka government blocked several social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticised the decision by the government, to block social media, restricting the access to information of the people of SriLanka.
SriLankan artist and writer, Shaktika Sathkumara was arrested on April 3, after posting a short story on Facebook. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) have strongly criticized the arrest of Sathkumara and demand authorities end arbitrary detention.
SriLanka broadcaster Swarnavahini TV fired 15 employees for union activity on March 18. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM), the SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) and the Federation of Media Employees' Trade Union (FMETU) have strongly condemned the layoffs and called on the company to…
SriLankan journalist Nadarajah Kugarajah was attacked by police in Jaffna on February 20, 2019. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) is strongly criticizing the attack and calling for an immediate investigation by the police.
… cease its campaign of harassment.
TLPU reaffirms its commitment to defending journalists and press freedom across the world and reiterates that journalism is not a crime.
SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA)
The SriLanka Working Journalists Association wrote a letter to the Philippines Amabassador to SriLanka. Read the letter…
SriLanka journalist Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi was obstructed from reporting on a protest on January 23, 2019 in Habmantota, southern SriLanka. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM), strongly criticize the action against Hettiarachchi and demand a full and immediate investigation.
… rejected for Myanmar Reuters journalists Journalist unions need to adapt to a digital ecosystem Bidding farewell to Ujjwal Acharya IFJ welcomes Ratna Ariyanti to AP team SriLankan unions launch petition to action on impunity Bangladesh: Internet throttled, journalists attacked during parliamentary elections State-owned media threatened in SriLanka…
… newspapers shut in Pakistan TV journalist shot dead in Peshawar, Pakistan Afghan radio director abducted, driver killed Press freedom and journalist safety under threat in SriLanka Nepali photojournalist arrested at protest outside President’s Office Nepali editor arrested over political reporting Freedom at last: Photojournalist Shahidul Alam…
… of the posters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on December 13. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Free Media Movement (FMM), SriLanka in condemning the mob behaviours and demanding investigations into the incident.
…Several journalists were assaulted while covering the court appearance of the Chief of Defense Staff Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Fort Magistrate’s Court, Colombo, SriLanka on November 28. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM), SriLanka in strongly condemning the attack on the journalists; and demands…
… Assault on International March IMEMC News
10. Exigen a Israel responder por reprimir a periodistas en Cisjordania Prensa Latina
11. IFJ Condemns Transfer of SriLanka Top Cop Investigating Attacks on Journalists The Wire
12. Concerns raised over press freedom and journalist safety in SriLanka Colombo…
SriLanka’s government has transferred police inspector Nishantha Silva, who was investigating several major investigations into attacks on journalists during former president Mahinda Rajapaksha’s tenure out of the Criminal Investigation Department with immediate effect raising concerns about the future of his investigations. The International Federation of…
… this bulletin:
India: Two journalists killed in separate attacks in less than 24 hours Pakistani journalist killed for reporting on drug mafia Concerns for media safety in SriLanka amid political crisis Restrictive broadcasting bill endorsed by Bangladesh government Nepal government withholds Cabinet decisions from the media Journalist attacked and…
… #IDEI calling for change and action India: two journalists killed in last than 24 hours Good news story: Japanese journalist abducted in Syria, released Political crisis in SriLanka raises concerns over media safety SEAJU calls for criminal case to be dropped in Indonesia Pakistan: Journalist killed after reporting on drug mafia Upcoming elections in…
… the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Saturday 27th of October to Friday 2nd of November.
1. Foreign journalist intimidated in SriLanka Tamil Guardian
2. India Listed Yet Again Among World's Worst for Unsolved Journalist Murders The Wire
3. For crying out loud, the US isn't more…
…Newsrooms of the state-owned media in SriLanka were targeted and editorial staff harassed following the controversial appointment of former president Mahinda Rajapaksha as the new Prime Minister by President Maithripala Sirisena on October 26, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the SriLanka Working Journalists Association…
…Journalist Meera Srinivasan is facing intimidation following a news story about President Maithripala Sirisena. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement – SriLanka (FMM) in expressing concerns over the intimidation and urges the SriLankan authority to ensure no further threat is made.
… Kong journalist group protests editor’s visa denial The Asahi Shimbun
2. Bangladesh enacts digital law despite protests The Mail Online
3. SriLanka: Film Festival Accused Of Censorship Eurasian News
4. SriLankan film festival accused of censorship UCA News
5. Journalist brutally murdered in…
…Screening of internationally acclaimed film by director Jude Ratnam ‘Demons in Paradise’ was canceled by the organizers of the Jaffna International Film Festival in SriLanka citing pressure from local groups. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement – SriLanka in strongly criticising the decision to cancel the…
… tax to fund…, Brinkwire
7. Copyright - tutelare pubblicazioni giornalistiche sul web, Funding Aid Strategy Investment
8. IFJ expresses concern over political censorship in SriLanka, Tamil Guardian
9. Religious extremists, politicians meddle with artistic freedom in SriLanka, IFJ charges, Colombo Page
10. An upcoming vote promises to completely…
…
A novel, a radio drama and a stage play all come under attack in SriLanka for allegedly containing anti-Buddhist or offensive language. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) SriLanka in expressing concerns over the potential political censorship and control of freedom of expression of the three…
… ‘needs better ideas than tech tax to fund journalism’, Independent
5. Macau cannot manage chaos, Macao Business
6. Government ignores free press concerns, The Kathmandu Post
7. SriLanka: Unchecked Threats – OpEd, Eurasia Review
8. Terrible tendency to shoot the messenger, The Southern Star
9. Ukraine's Detention of Vyshinsky Political Act, Violates Int'l…
…The President of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) of SriLanka has issued a direct threat to a journalist and publicly warned the association was compiling a ‘traitors’ list of journalists’.
SriLanka’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.
…Following an investigation by the New York Times over Chinese ownership of a SriLanka port, SriLankan lawmakers have taken aim at two local NYT journalists with a campaign to discredit them and attack their families. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the SriLanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) condemn the intimidation of…
…Sandya Eknaligoda, wife of missing SriLankan journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, has received continuous death threats and abuses through social media after the sentencing of a monk to six months rigorous imprisonment for criminally intimidating her.
… in Pakistan
8. Journalist in east Nepal beaten over news
9. News report about lawmaker elicits threats for journalists in Nepal
10. SriLanka requests Britain to deport exiled editor (Sunday Times)
11. Nepali women journalists’ team summits Mount Everest (Kathmandu Post)
12. Bangladesh to revise…
… are carrying out to mark this year's World Press Freedom Day.
Check out the activities the IFJ and its affiliates are carrying out to mark this year's World Press Freedom Day.
SriLanka
IFJ affiliate in SriLanka Free Media Movement (FMM) is organising a public lecture and panel discussion on media freedom, which will hold under the title “Media…
… members of the SAMSN network are
Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association
Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum
Federation of Nepali Journalists
Free Media Movement, SriLanka
Indian Journalists’ Union
Journalists Association of Bhutan
Media Development Forum Maldives
National Union of Journalists, India
National Union of Journalists,…
… 2017 exonerated by the Peshawar Court a year after he was found guilty and awarded a life sentence by a lower court.
Likewise, in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and SriLanka where conviction in the cases of murder of journalists are rare. The authorities are particularly unwilling to open investigation and prosecution, into killings from the…
…A mob shouted slogans and set off firecrackers at the main gate of the Sirasa TV in Colombo, SriLanka on April 4, 2018 in protest against the channel’s coverage of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe which was defeated in the parliament.
