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Tonga Broadcasting Commission shakeup raises concerns
Two senior editors of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission who previously clashed with the prime minister were transferred to the sales department.
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Tonga wrongful dismissal case will clarify role of public broadcaster
A wrongful dismissal complaint being brought against the government of Tonga by the sacked General Manager of the national broadcaster will help to educate the public and politicians on the independent public-interest role of national broadcasters, says PFF.
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Tongan Prime Minister should end harassment of local journalist Viola Ulakai
IFEX members call on the Prime Minister of Tonga to cease threats of suspension of journalist Viola Ulakai and respect his past commitment to press freedom in the country.
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Stronger complaints process will keep media out of court, says PFF
"A media industry which welcomes and responds to public complaints sets a standard of credibility because it helps raise public awareness of what a free and vibrant media achieves," said PFF Chair Susuve Laumaea.
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Government and media must support complaints process, says PFF after shutdown of radio station
Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
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Former broadcaster's victory at the polls offers new momentum to media freedom in Pacific, says PFF
Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
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Media freedom threatened as elections loom
Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
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PINA voices concern over restrictions in national broadcaster's political programming in lead up to elections
Pacific Islands News Association
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Freedom of the Press 2007: Tonga
Freedom House
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PINA HAILS COURT RULING AS VICTORY FOR PRESS FREEDOM
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PINA hails media ruling declaring two media regulations void
Pacific Islands News Association
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IFEX MEMBERS ALARMED AT MEDIA RESTRICTIONS
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Pro-democracy activist arrested for distributing banned news weekly
Reporters Without Borders
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CPJ condemns government's use of restrictive media laws to silence independent media
Committee to Protect Journalists
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IFJ concerned about media freedom
Freedom of Expression Institute
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NEW MEDIA LAWS THREATEN FREE EXPRESSION
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King signs constitutional amendment banning independent newspaper, press laws reintroduced
Reporters Without Borders
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MOUNTING CONCERN OVER PROPOSED MEDIA RESTRICTIONS
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"Taimi 'o Tonga" newspaper still banned despite Supreme Court ruling
Reporters Without Borders
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Government brings in tough new media law after losing in court
Pacific Islands News Association
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Five persons charged with contempt over television debate on newspaper ban
Pacific Islands News Association
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Daily "Times of Tonga" banned for criticising government
Reporters Without Borders
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PINA condemns government ban on import of newspaper
Pacific Islands News Association
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Journalists jailed in 1996 win damages from government
Pacific Islands News Association
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Tonga-based editor and reporter charged
Pacific Islands News Association
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Agence France-Presse correspondent cannot enter Tonga
Pacific Islands News Association
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Agence France-Presse correspondent denied permission to visit Tonga
Committee to Protect Journalists
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'Akilisi Pohiva convicted of defamation in Tonga
Pacific Islands News Association
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Tongan Pro-Democracy parliamentarian, publisher cleared of criminal libel
Pacific Islands News Association
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Journalists Kalafi Moala and Filokalafi 'Akau'ola sentenced to 30 days in jail
International Federation of Journalists
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