Press association accuses gov’t of attempting to discredit journalists

The organization called on all sectors to consolidate the democratic debate and guarantee the right of society to be informed.It was in the presentation of the semi-annual report on Freedom of the Press.

The Association of Argentine Journalistic Entities (ADEPA) presented its semi-annual report on press freedom, in which it describes a complex panorama for the profession in the country and underlines that there are “disturbing signs” in the attitude of the government of Javier Milei.The report of the Committee on Freedom of the Press and Information, chaired by Daniel Dessein, points to attempts to limit journalistic work, such as changes in the…

GJA fights for justice and free speech

By Peter Martey AGBEKO The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is currently grappling with a series of overwhelming challenges, including physical assaults on its members and  court-mandated closures of media outlets. As the world prepares to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, the GJA is fighting for the rights of its members to report without fear of intimidation or violence. At the heart of the crisis is the recent attack on three journalists …

Gov’t rejects GPA’s claims on Press Freedom, defends media environment - Guyana Chronicle

THE Department of Information and Public Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister, has dismissed claims made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) regarding alleged threats to press freedom, calling them “deliberate mis-characterisations” and a continuation of “selective advocacy” by the GPA’s leadership. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Department rejected what it described as “nefarious […]

Press association accuses gov’t of attempting to discredit journalists

PM’s office rejects claim The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has strongly condemned what it describes as attempts to discredit journalists, following the coverage of Tuesday’s protest at the Square of the Revolution in Georgetown, in support of online activist Melissa Atwell Holder. The article Press association accuses gov’t of attempting to discredit journalists appeared first on Stabroek News.

Gov't responds to GPA’s statement on press freedom concerns

The Department of Information and Public Affairs within the Office of the Prime Minister has responded to the Guyana Press Association’s (GPA) statement issued on Wednesday, which raised concerns over alleged threats to press freedom in the country. The statement has firmly rejected the claims, labelling them as misleading and part of a pattern of selective advocacy from the GPA’s leadership. In its response, the Department, which falls under th…