Attacks and threats against the media Archives | Page 9 of 11

Reporter alleges harassment by former anti-drugs chief

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A news reporter filed a complaint against a former director of the government’s anti-drug trafficking agency in Cebu for allegedly harassing him. Read more

Broadcaster’s daughter abducted

Unidentified men kidnapped a daughter of a Palawan-based broadcaster last 15 September 2011. The girl was released unharmed after 8 hours, but the kidnappers were able to evade arrest.... Read more

Journalists charged under anti-terrorism law in Ethiopia

Five journalists, two of them foreigners, are facing 20-year prison terms after being accused of terrorism by the Ethiopian government under its anti-terrorism law last September 6 before... Read more

Malaysian cameraman killed, another wounded in Somalia

African Union troops allegedly killed a Malaysian television cameraman and injured his colleague last September 2 while they were in a convoy with a humanitarian aid organization in Mogadishu,... Read more

Newsbreak editor and staff members face libel suit arraignment

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The editor in chief and four other members of the Manila-based Newsbreak magazine have been summoned for arraignment by an Ilocos Sur court in connection to a... Read more

Another Mindanao broadcaster receives threats

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A radio broadcaster in Cagayan de Oro City has been receiving threatening text messages (SMS) and calls since 14 July 2011. Cagayan de Oro City is approximately... Read more

Kidapawan City radio commentator threatened

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A Kidapawan City radio commentator received a threat for his commentary on the arrest of a murder suspect last 27 June 2011. Kidapawan City is the capital... Read more

Prosecutor dismisses libel case

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A prosecutor dismissed a libel complaint against a columnist and staff member of a regional newspaper in San Fernando City, Pampanga. San Fernando, Pampanga is approximately 67... Read more

(Updated) Broadcaster allegedly threatened while on air

CMFR/PHILIPPINES - A Davao City-based radio anchor allegedly received a threatening text message (SMS) while criticizing on air the reinstatement of a police commander last 28 June 2011. Read more

Radio commentator killed in Camarines Sur

CMFR/PHILIPPINES - A radio commentator was shot dead Monday, 13 June 2011, in Iriga City, Camarines Sur province. Iriga City is approximately 294 kilometers from Manila. Romeo Olea, 49,... Read more