Reports - Asia and Pacific
9 May 2012
Cambodia
This fact sheet provides an overview of the proposed freedom of information law that was delivered to the National Assembly in March 2012.
8 May 2012
Kenya / China
The expansion comes as other, predominantly Western media houses are shrinking their media presence in East Africa.
7 May 2012
Asia and Pacific
In partnership with PFF, IFJ released its first Press Freedom in the Pacific report at a press launch held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to celebrate World Press Freedom Day.
7 May 2012
Pakistan
ARTICLE 19's submission outlines concerns on Pakistan’s compliance with its international human rights obligations in respect of freedom of expression and freedom of information, in particular violence against journalists and human rights defenders.
4 May 2012
Australia
The MEAA annual press freedom report is the most comprehensive survey of media law and regulation in Australia. The report covers all aspects from the recent debate over press regulation to shield laws for journalists and whistleblower protection, privacy, defamation, media ownership and spin.
3 May 2012
China
IFJ continues to receive complaints from media all over China that they have been subjected to various kinds of pressure that prevent them from carrying out their duties.
3 May 2012
Asia and Pacific
World Press Freedom Day 2012 comes at a time of momentous challenges for journalism in South Asia, says the report published by IFJ in collaboration with a range of partners in the region.
3 May 2012
Cambodia
The information published on the map is public information on cases of restrictions or alleged restrictions of the right to freedom of expression involving the media.
2 May 2012
Nepal
A journalist's murder spread shock waves among the Nepali media, Freedom Forum reports.
24 April 2012
Sri Lanka
While the government received and accepted a number of recommendations related to the right of freedom of expression during the first UPR cycle, none of these have been realised.
18 April 2012
Pakistan
The most recent report from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan includes a detailed chapter on freedom of expression, which ties growing suppression to rising incidence of violence and threats against news media.
12 April 2012
Cambodia
The government has declared its commitment to the right to freedom of information; however, the right to access information, the availability of information, and demand for information are far from entrenched in Cambodian society.
9 April 2012
Asia and Pacific
ARTICLE 19 highlights the major legal developments relating to freedom of expression and the right to information throughout the region.
26 March 2012
Nepal
While press freedom violations were down, fear among journalists remained unabated, according to Freedom Forum.
16 March 2012
Cambodia
In light of the recent announcement by the Research Department at RULE, namely a list of prohibited thesis topics for the current academic year, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights examines the right to freedom of expression in the context of academic freedom.
9 March 2012
China
IFJ issues its March 2012 bulletin on the state of press freedom in China.
2 March 2012
Nepal
(Freedom Forum/IFEX) - This report looks at the coverage of electoral matters and political issues from 16 January to 15 February 2012.
2 March 2012
Nepal
There were 11 incidents of press freedom violations during the period from 16 January to 15 February 2012, according to Freedom Forum
23 February 2012
Tibet (China) / China
RSF is alarmed at the blackout imposed on the provinces of Sichuan and Qinghai, as well as the autonomous region of Tibet, preventing all media coverage of protest movements.
21 February 2012
Sri Lanka
The IFJ notes that the report of an official commission appointed by the president as part of the process of national reconciliation was published late in 2011 and has led to some debate.
26 January 2012
Nepal
The report is a result of media monitoring from 16 December 2011 to 15 January 2012.
23 January 2012
China
As the scent of the Jasmine Revolution in the Middle East and North Africa drifted towards China, central authorities tightened restrictions on the press, and stepped up intimidation of journalists.
17 January 2012
Vietnam
In its first report on the freedom to publish conditions in Vietnam, IPA concludes that the screening of books is a complex, opaque, at time irrational, and highly bureaucratic process.
16 January 2012
Cambodia
Elections in the past however have been marred by allegations of undue influence or coercion inhibiting the free expression of the electors' will.
16 December 2011
Malaysia
Rather than safeguarding the right to assemble, the Peaceful Assembly Act will greatly diminish people's ability to express their political opinions.
8 December 2011
China
The book examines the legal framework for accessing environmental information and juxtaposes the Chinese model with international standards and best practices from around the world.
28 November 2011
Philippines
Despite a relatively favorable attitude towards press freedom by the Aquino administration, the government has so far failed to implement the necessary political reforms that would lead to substantial improvement in the country's press freedom situation, says IPI.
25 November 2011
Pakistan
The report reveals that while formal criminal complaints are lodged for cases where media workers have been killed, the murders not seriously investigated or prosecuted.
10 November 2011
China
Despite the expression of support by elements within the government to end black jail-related abuses, the authorities failed to stop the practice.
31 October 2011
Cambodia
The ruling Cambodia People's Party has imposed arbitrary administrative requirements that are used to stifle opposition and minority party opinions in parliamentary debates, says CCHR.
27 October 2011
China
The US ambassador to the World Trade Organization says that China's "national firewall" and website blocking violate WTO rules.
17 October 2011
Thailand
In an example of the ostracism of the media, a hard-hitting political and current affairs program host was forced to resign following criticisms that he favoured a political party leader in an interview broadcast prior to the elections.
13 October 2011
North Korea
Foreign radio stations continue to be the main source of independent information for the population.
12 October 2011
Afghanistan
Ten years on, targeted attacks against journalists, media workers and other civilians have increased, despite a number of measures by governments and organisations.
7 October 2011
Cambodia
4 October 2011
Burma
The report addresses the question of what can be expected from the new civilian government, and what are its reasons for the recent gestures toward liberalisation.
20 September 2011
Burma
The government's reform rhetoric is contradicted by heavy censorship tactics that continue to make the country's media among the most restricted in the world, says CPJ in a new report.
13 September 2011
Cambodia
In the latest factsheet in its "Law Review" series, CCHR rates the Press Law as "yellow", meaning there are certain provisions that require review and amendment.
7 September 2011
Philippines
The killing of journalists continued in the first year of the Aquino administration, and the prosecution of the alleged masterminds and killers has proceeded as slowly as it had under the Arroyo regime, CMFR notes.
1 September 2011
China
The public's enthusiasm for the Internet and the government's fear of online protests has resulted in constant advancements in online censorship, reports RSF.
19 August 2011
Nepal
Some political leaders are providing protection to people who are threatening and attacking journalists and media, thereby encouraging a climate of impunity, says RSF.
15 August 2011
Cambodia
A trend toward convictions aimed at those involved in the distribution of leaflets criticising the Royal Government of Cambodia gives cause for concern.
19 July 2011
Philippines
The government's failure to investigate and prosecute extrajudicial killings fuels further military abuses, the report noted.
18 July 2011
Cambodia
"Freedom parks" are designated locations where peaceful demonstrators can demonstrate on the condition of 12 hours' notice, instead of the five days' notice generally required; however, the number of demonstrators in "freedom parks" is limited to 200 people, while there is no limit for general demonstrations.
6 July 2011
Hong Kong (China)
HKJA is not expecting real change from the current administration, under Donald Tsang, and is now looking to the next chief executive for a more positive approach towards free expression and press freedom.
20 June 2011
Cambodia
The report provides an overview of the use of new media in Cambodia and recent trends toward Internet censorship, as well as the implications for freedom of expression.
8 June 2011
Afghanistan
IFJ and its affiliate, the Afghan Independent Journalists' Association, announce the release of a new report which outlines the challenges for journalists and press freedom since the lead-up to the country's elections in 2009 and 2010.
7 June 2011
Mongolia
The report aims to highlight the current situation of how Mongolian journalists exercise their professional rights and what enabling environments exist for them to fulfill their duties to the public in a fair and responsible manner.
2 June 2011
China
IFJ's report documents grave breaches of human rights occurring with increasing frequency and recommends urgent action be taken by international organisations to bring China's authorities to account.
27 May 2011
Vietnam
The imprisonment of Cu Huy Ha Vu on anti-government propaganda charges has only raised the fervour of a remarkable outpouring of popular support for his release, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.
3 May 2011
Asia and Pacific
"On World Press Freedom Day, we salute courageous journalists and media workers across South Asia who work tirelessly every day to uphold press freedom at significant personal risk," IFJ Asia-Pacific Director Jacqueline Park said.
3 May 2011
Thailand
The report documents government censorship and use of criminal charges to undermine media freedom and freedom of expression.
26 April 2011
Mongolia
The report outlines Globe International's 2010 projects and activities.
18 March 2011
Pakistan
Journalists confront a daunting array of problems that include terrorist threats, police violence, the unbridled power of local potentates and dangerous conflicts in the Tribal Areas.
25 February 2011
Malaysia
According to the report, the Barisan Nasional federal government adopted a multi-pronged approach, using the myriad of laws at its disposal to curb expression in 2010.
11 February 2011
Philippines
The report looked at the new Aquino administration's attitude and response to press freedom issues during its first six months.
4 February 2011
Asia and Pacific
Freedom of expression continues to come under attack in the region where even the more established democracies are witnessing steadily increasing threats, says SEAPA.
1 February 2011
China
The restrictive orders outlined in the report are a mere sample of the vast array of controls on information that journalists and media workers are known to grapple with.
20 January 2011
Nepal
The report, available in English and Nepali, is the result of a 12-month project conducted in partnership with IFJ affiliate the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ).
11 January 2011
China
The government has undermined many of the key goals by tightening restrictions on rights of expression, association and assembly over the past two years, notes Human Rights Watch.
7 January 2011
Thailand
It was a year in which the media faced a great challenge in committing itself to the principles of professional journalism, TJA said.
5 January 2011
Sri Lanka
RSF condemns the new forms of censorship being used to prevent diverse and freely-reported coverage of the situation in the country.
4 January 2011
Nepal
According to the Freedom Forum's information, impunity is behind the rising number of threats against the media.
23 December 2010
Burma
The international community must urge the authorities to show more tolerance and must support the media inside and outside the country, says RSF.
20 December 2010
China
"Environmental agencies may have been unwilling to release information on pollutant emissions for fear of affecting economic development or generating negative press, but such an approach is unsustainable," says ARTICLE 19.
1 December 2010
Asia and Pacific
The report makes the case for journalists' unions and organisations to operate in concert with wider civil society actors to pursue an effective mode of international networking.
17 November 2010
India
The report is based on a visit by IFJ staff to the region, undertaken as part of a fact-finding team involving other civil society organisations.
11 November 2010
Philippines
Intimidation of witnesses, violence and a faltering judicial system threaten the possibility of justice in the case, according to a new CPJ report.
4 October 2010
Cambodia
ARTICLE 19, CCHR and 15 other Cambodian and international organisations are launching a new report, titled "Cambodia Gagged: Democracy at Risk?".
4 October 2010
China
"With perseverance and courage, journalists, Internet users, bloggers, artists, lawyers and intellectuals are managing to open breaches in China's censorship," RSF said.
11 August 2010
Indonesia
The most brutal type of violence committed against journalists consisted of assaults, of which 12 cases were documented.
4 August 2010
Thailand
The law, which was introduced in 2007, has been criticised for its vague provisions and harsh penalties.
15 July 2010
Hong Kong (China)
In its newly released 2010 annual report, the HKJA calls on government to do more to protect free expression.
12 July 2010
Thailand
RSF has released a report on 10 serious violations of press freedom and the safety of journalists.
23 June 2010
Indonesia
The EU-Indonesia human rights dialogue should take up cases of imprisoned activists, says the latest Human Rights Watch report.
1 June 2010
Mongolia
Globe International provides an analysis of how national legislation either guarantees or restricts free expression.
23 February 2010
Cambodia
Four years after Prime Minister Hun Sen promised that journalists would no longer be jailed for what they write, several journalists languish in prison.
1 February 2010
China
The report highlights the battle by local censors to control media commentary on a wide range of topics in 2009.
8 January 2010
Indonesia
AJI noted that there were many criminal defamation cases filed against Internet users in 2009.
10 November 2009
Pakistan
Media personnel in Balochistan contend with alarmingly regular violence and threats as a consequence of their work, leading to widespread self-censorship.
3 November 2009
China
More than 85 per cent of the surveyed sites were blocked, censored or otherwise unreachable.
8 October 2009
Bangladesh
ARTICLE 19 calls on the government to promote more public engagement to fulfill its commitments to public disclosure and access to information as part of the UNFCCC.
2 October 2009
China
RSF participates in the anniversary by highlighting some dates that shed light on the media's evolution in China.
16 September 2009
Burma
The military government is increasing the number of critics it is throwing into its squalid prisons, says Human Rights Watch.
20 August 2009
Philippines
Journalist murders continue to go unpunished in large part because of witness intimidation, CPJ says in a new report.
17 August 2009
Afghanistan
The violence that threatens journalists has created a climate that does not favour free and impartial coverage of the upcoming presidential election, warns RSF.
12 August 2009
China
A year after the Beijing Olympics, RSF regrets that the limited progress China has made in free expression has largely evaporated.
12 August 2009
Philippines
The continuing murder of Filipino journalists/media practitioners indicates how much the culture of impunity in the Philippines has flourished - one more result of the systemic weaknesses of the country's justice system. In addition to the government's lack of political will, inefficient law enforcement, prosecutors burdened with impossible case loads, the primitive state of forensic investigation, and the poorly-funded witness protection program are responsible for the culture of impunity.
31 July 2009
Thailand
ARTICLE 19 and the National Press Council of Thailand (NPCT) have jointly launched a Report, the Impact of Defamation Law on Freedom of Expression in Thailand.
2 June 2009
China
When Chinese Internet users search for 4 June in the photos section of Baidu, the country's most popular search engine, they get this message: "The search does not comply with laws, regulations and policies."
15 May 2009
China
Twenty years after the Chinese army killed untold numbers of unarmed civilians in Beijing and other cities on and around June 3-4, 1989, the Chinese government continues to victimize survivors, victims' families, and others who challenge the official version of events, Human Rights Watch says
12 March 2009
Sri Lanka
12 March 2009
China
12 March 2009
Thailand
12 March 2009
Sri Lanka
12 March 2009
Philippines
12 March 2009
Pakistan
12 March 2009
Nepal
12 March 2009
Malaysia
12 March 2009
India
12 March 2009
China
12 March 2009
Burma
12 March 2009
Afghanistan
11 March 2009
Nepal
11 March 2009
Thailand
11 March 2009
Asia and Pacific
11 March 2009
Sri Lanka
22 January 2009
Vietnam
22 January 2009
East Timor
22 January 2009
Thailand
22 January 2009
Sri Lanka
22 January 2009
Singapore
22 January 2009
Philippines
22 January 2009
Papua New Guinea
22 January 2009
Pakistan
22 January 2009
Nepal
22 January 2009
North Korea
22 January 2009
Malaysia
22 January 2009
Indonesia
22 January 2009
India
22 January 2009
China
22 January 2009
Cambodia
22 January 2009
Burma
22 January 2009
Bangladesh
22 January 2009
Afghanistan
8 January 2009
South Korea
8 January 2009
Pakistan
8 January 2009
Malaysia
8 January 2009
Indonesia
8 January 2009
India
8 January 2009
China
8 January 2009
Australia
5 November 2008
China
5 November 2008
Malaysia
31 July 2008
China
31 July 2008
China
30 July 2008
China
26 June 2008
Australia
19 June 2008
China
19 June 2008
Burma
19 June 2008
Burma
19 June 2008
China
19 June 2008
Burma
18 June 2008
Asia and Pacific
21 April 2008
Mongolia
16 April 2008
Vietnam
16 April 2008
Thailand
16 April 2008
Sri Lanka
16 April 2008
Singapore
16 April 2008
Singapore
16 April 2008
Philippines
16 April 2008
Pakistan
16 April 2008
North Korea
16 April 2008
Nepal
16 April 2008
Maldives
16 April 2008
Malaysia
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Laos
16 April 2008
Japan
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Indonesia
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India
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Fiji
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China
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Cambodia
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Burma
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Bangladesh
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Australia
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Afghanistan
3 April 2008
Vietnam
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East Timor
3 April 2008
Thailand
3 April 2008
Sri Lanka
3 April 2008
Singapore
3 April 2008
Philippines
3 April 2008
Papua New Guinea
3 April 2008
Pakistan
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North Korea
3 April 2008
Nepal
3 April 2008
Malaysia
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Indonesia
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India
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China
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Cambodia
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Burma
3 April 2008
Bangladesh
3 April 2008
Afghanistan
2 April 2008
Thailand
2 April 2008
Sri Lanka
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Philippines
2 April 2008
Pakistan
2 April 2008
India
2 April 2008
China
2 April 2008
Cambodia
2 April 2008
Burma
2 April 2008
Bangladesh
2 April 2008
Afghanistan
27 March 2008
Hong Kong (China)
26 March 2008
Micronesia
26 March 2008
Samoa
26 March 2008
New Zealand
26 March 2008
Australia
26 March 2008
Vanuatu
26 March 2008
Tonga
26 March 2008
Solomon Islands
26 March 2008
Papua New Guinea
26 March 2008
Nauru
26 March 2008
Kiribati
26 March 2008
Fiji
26 March 2008
Brunei
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Vietnam
26 March 2008
Thailand
26 March 2008
Taiwan
26 March 2008
Sri Lanka
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Singapore
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Philippines
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Pakistan
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South Korea
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North Korea
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Nepal
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Mongolia
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Malaysia
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Laos
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Japan
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Indonesia
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India
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East Timor
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China
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Cambodia
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Burma
26 March 2008
Bhutan
26 March 2008
Bangladesh
26 March 2008
Afghanistan
26 March 2008
Maldives