[Foreign media news] Media Release: Thailand - Thai journalist found guilty of illegal broadcasting in landmark decision
Media Release: Thailand February 10, 2006Thai journalist found guilty of illegal broadcasting in landmark decisionThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned about the future implications of the landmark decision that found a Thai journalist guilty of illegal broadcasting.O
[Foreign media news] IFJ - TLJA appeal to all affiliates to stop criminal defamation in East Timor
February 9, 2005Dear IFJ affiliates and colleagues, IFJ - TLJA appeal to all affiliates to stop criminal defamation in East TimorOn behalf of IFJ affiliate in East Timor, the Timor - Lorosa'e Journalists' Association (TLJA), the IFJ is calling on all affiliates to support TLJA in its campaign to sto
[Foreign media news] Crucial last days for East Timor president to veto criminal defamation in East Timor
Media Release: East Timor February 9, 2006Crucial last days for East Timor president to veto criminal defamation in East TimorThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has written to the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao calling for a veto of the pen
[Foreign media news] Private publication in Bhutan
Two new private newspapers, Bhutan Times and Bhutan Observer will begin publication by April this year, according to an announcement from the information and communication ministry.The Bhutan Times will be published by Bhutan Media Services (BMS), a private media service firm based in Thimphu and th
[Foreign media news] Media Release: Nepal - Freedom restricted in Kathmandu with arrests, intimidation and restricted access
Media Release: Nepal February 7, 2006Freedom restricted in Kathmandu with arrests, intimidation and restricted access The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed serious concern at growing restrictions on freedom of movement and expression in Kathmandu. The Federation of Nepalese
[Foreign media news] Media Release: Hate statements contribute to the oppression of media freedom in Sri Lanka
Media Release: Sri Lanka February 3, 2006Hate statements contribute to the oppression of media freedom in Sri LankaThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned that statements issued by a parliamentarian will contribute to the oppression of media freedom in Sri Lanka.On February 1,
[Foreign media news] Media Release: Nepal - Nepalese journalists targeted at protest crackdown
Media Release: Nepal February 2, 2006Nepalese journalists targeted at protest crackdownThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the global organisation representing more than 500,000 journalists in over 110 countries, has condemned the targeting, arrest and abuse of journalists at yesterda
[Foreign media news] Media Release: Indonesia - Public service broadcasting regulations inhibit media freedom in Indonesia
Media Release: Indonesia February 2, 2006Public service broadcasting regulations inhibit media freedom in IndonesiaThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have criticised four new public service broadcasting regulations as a tool that will impinge upon the public's right to freedom of info
[Foreign media news] IFJ Warns Nepal Regime of Global Isolation and Backs Journalists
Media Release1. February 2006IFJ Warns Nepal Regime of Global Isolation and Backs Journalists in Fight for DemocracyThe International Federation of Journalists today warned that Nepal faces “becoming an isolated pariah state” unless it urgently restores democratic rule, freedom of expression and res
[Foreign media news] IFJ Asia-Pacific e bulletin February 2006
February 1, 2006To IFJ Asia affiliates and friendsWelcome to IFJ Asia's monthly e-bulletin. The next bulletin will be sent on March 1, 2006 and contributions from affiliates are most welcome. To contribute, email ifj@ifj-asia.orgPlease distribute this bulletin widely among colleagues in the media.In
[Foreign media news] IFJ warns Nepal regime of global isolation and backs journalists in fight for democracy with release of report: Nepal One Year On: Censorship, Crackdown and Courage
Media Release: Nepal February 1, 2006IFJ warns Nepal regime of global isolation and backs journalists in fight for democracyThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today warned that Nepal faces "becoming an isolated pariah state" unless it urgently restores democratic rule, freedom of expr
[Foreign media news] International Organisations Condemn a Year of Repression of Press Freedoms and Freedom of Expression in Nepal
International Organisations Condemn a Year of Repressionof Press Freedoms and Freedom of Expression in Nepal Statement by the 'International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal'(For release on 31 January 2006)On the first anniversary of the king's seizure of power, international
[종합] 제37회 한국기자상 수상작 발표
한국기자협회(회장 정일용)가 2005년 한 해 동안 언론을 통해 보도됐던 보도물(기사) 중 최고의 보도물을 추천받아 엄격한 심사를 거쳐 시상하는 ‘제37회 한국기자상' 수상작이 발표됐다.한국기자상 심사위원회(위원장 박영규 연합뉴스 논설위원)는 9일 강원도 속초 설악파크 호텔에서 ‘제37회 한국기자상’ 심사위원회를 열고 취재보도부문에 조선일보 이진동(사회부) 기자의 ‘국가기관의 유력인사 상대 조직적 불법도청 공작’ 등 총 4개 부문 7건의 기사(보도)를 ‘한국기자상 본상’ 수상작으로 선정했다.또 이날 심사위원들은 추천을 통해 언론과
[신문] 경향, 정동식 특파원 편집국장 내정
경향신문(사장 조용상)은 8일 신임 편집국장 내정자로 정동식(48) 워싱턴특파원을 임명했다.경향은 이날 오후 정 특파원을 편집국장으로 내정함에 따라 조간만 ‘편집국장 임명동의 투표관리위원회’를 구성해 임명동의 절차를 밟게 된다.정 편집국장 내정자는 1982년 경향신문(22기)에 입사해 법조팀장 사건팀장 사회2부장 논설위원 워싱턴특파원 등을 거쳤다.한 간부는 “정 내정자의 경우 ‘화합형 리더십’을 가지고 있을 뿐 아니라 선후배들에게 신망이 두터운 점이 고려됐다”며 “또한 사장 취임 전부터 특파원으로 근무했기 때문에 사장과의 개인적인
[신문] 파이낸셜뉴스, 스투 인수의사 밝혀
파이낸셜뉴스(사장 전재호)가 스포츠투데이 인수의사를 밝혔다.‘스투 살리기 비상대책위원회’(위원장 윤용환 종합편집부장)는 8일 오후 7시 사원총회에서 “파이낸셜뉴스 전재호 사장이 8일 스포츠투데이 인수의사를 밝혔다”고 전했다.이에 따라 스포츠투데이 문제는 ‘제3자 인수’쪽으로 가닥을 잡게 됐다.남은 과제는 파이낸셜뉴스와 스포츠투데이 최대 채권자 가운데 하나인 국민지주주식회사, 스포츠투데이 등 3자간의 협상 결과.특히 국민지주주식회사가 10일부터 스포츠투데이에 대한 지대 및 인쇄비 등의 지원을 일체 끊겠다고 밝힘에 따라 이 문제를 어