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Spotlight: Censorship

PFF condemns use of compensation threats over media content in Solomon Islands

11 February 2013
Pacific Freedom Forum

The Solomon Star newspaper has filed a police complaint over two incidents in which a group demanded compensation linked to headline-coverage of allegations of an extra-marital affair by the prime minister.

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Solomon Islands

"Island Sun" newspaper faces compensation demand

The newspaper says the compensation demand for US$10,000 is a form of harassment against journalists and the media.

‎Pacific Freedom Forum‎ 3 October 2011

Solomon Islands Attacks

PFF welcomes prompt police action over torching of journalist's car

"In an environment where the professional and personal lives of those in the media can often be closely linked to the communities they cover, it's important that journalists are able to work without concerns for their safety," says PFF.

‎Pacific Freedom Forum‎31 March 2011

Solomon Islands

Freedom of the Press 2007: Solomon Islands

‎Freedom House (Freedom House)‎26 March 2008

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