A trend toward censorship and control
When it was first launched in 1996, Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) was designed to turn the country into an
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Unregulated Internet faces challenges
The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands spread over 300,000 square km. It is
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Since 1975, the Communist Party of Vietnam has solely ruled Vietnam, which has resulted in an extremely weak civil society,
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The number of internet users in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) is growing exponentially; the most recent estimate (from the
Read moreA dark year for bloggers
The brutal assault of blogger Nguyen Chi Tuyen (a.k.a. Anh Chi) on May 11 last year marked the commence of
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Freedom of expression remains in a serious situation in Vietnam, as the government struggles to control online communication in the
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Freedom of expression and freedom of the media in 2014 on Lao PDR has slid further down with adoption of
Read moreSEAPA will be at Rightscon Southeast Asia 2015
For the first time, SEAPA will be participating at the RightsCon Southeast Asia 2015, which will take place in Manila,
Read morePress Freedom, Free Expression Still Under Threat
An international delegation visiting Indonesia last week raised concerns about the current state of media freedom in the country, calling
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Since its democratic transition began, there have been significant improvements in Indonesia’s media environment. However, we, the International Partnership Mission,
Read more[Open Letter] Press freedom groups condemn harassment of HK journalists during recent protests
Mr. Lai Tung-Kwok, SBS, IDSM and JP Secretary for Security of Hong Kong Security Bureau 9/F, East Wing, Central Government
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Susan Loone’s prepared speech for the dinner-talk “Come, let us all be seditious” Jahanzaib Haque’s presentation on the research on
Read moreSEAPA to kick off 2014 Impunity Campaign
SEAPA will kick off on October 31 its annual regional campaign to tackle impunity for violence against journalists. Campaign activities,
Read moreOrganisers’ Statement on the Sedition Act
As we convene a regional conference to discuss challenges to Media and Internet Freedom around Asia, we recognize and express
Read moreJournalist killed while documenting transport of illegal wood
Journalist Tang Tri, 48, of local Vealntri newspaper in Kratie Province, Cambodia, was shot dead around 1 a.m. Sunday as
Read moreMedia Invite: Regional Conference on Media and Internet Freedoms in Kuala Lumpur
The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) a Bangkok-based regional media freedom group, together with its partners, the Centre for Independent
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Greetings from SEAPA in Bangkok! We are looking forward to seeing you at the Regional Conference on Media and Internet
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Main Objectives of the Event To provide a space to spark meaningful connections between media practitioners, and internet rights activists
Read more[Concept note] Regional Conference on Media and Internet Freedom
Venue: Best Western Premier Dua Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Dates: 15-17 October 2014 Background Over the last few years, freedom of expression online
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Connecting media and internet freedoms in Asia
Is there a real divide between the “old” media and the online media? Is the media responsible for spreading and
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