Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Asia-Pacific

Remote radio station aids local development

Written by Tessa Piper
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A radio station set up to serve a remote highland area of Papua, Indonesia, is making a profound and positive impact on the lives of thousands. Organisers say the model could be replicated in other developing countries and could have a significant impact on the lives of many.

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Journalism threatened by culture of impunity

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Asia Media Report - A Crisis Within2009 was a deadly year for journalists and media workers in the Philippines. 31 died in the Maguindanao massacre on 23 November, bringing the annual death toll to 34. According to the Manila-based Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR), 81 media workers have been killed since 1986. However, shocking as the killings were, there are an indication of a culture of impunity, where those responsible for attacks on the media continue to operate freely, throughout the region. Add a comment

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News website defies Malaysian government

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Steven Gan Editor-in-Chief of MalaysiakiniThe independent news website Malaysiakini is refusing to remove two videos from its site despite government demands and the possibility of fines and imprisonment. One of the videos shows a severed cow's head being carried by a group protesting against the building of a Hindu temple, the other is an interview with a government minister in which he appeared to exonerate the protestors.

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Green Radio makes an environmental impact

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Studio Green Radio Jakarta - image courtesy of Danang Kukuh WardoyoAn Indonesian radio station that focuses on green issues says its campaigns have resulted in the planting of 6,000 trees, the improvement of soil quality through the digging of water holes, and alternative production opportunities for local farmers. Jakarta's Green Radio is only 18 months old, but already it and its audience, are having an environmental impact.

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Concern for jailed Uzbek journalist's health

Written by David Brewer
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Dimurod SaidovAs Uzbek journalist Dimurod Saidov enters the second week of a 12 and a half year prison sentence, concerns grow for his health. Campaigners for his release say Saidov, who was tried on charges of extortion and forgery, suffers from "acute tuberculosis" and needs regular medical treatment. Human rights organisations say his trial was "flawed" and "politically motivated."

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