The Society of Journalists and Communication Professionals in Asia (JOCPA) has received broad international attention following our statement condemning the recent detention of two journalists in Macau, an event we consider a serious infringement on press freedom.
Our message of solidarity with the Macao Journalists Association — and our broader call for the defense of fundamental freedoms — has been echoed in several major media outlets across Asia and Europe:
- RTP (Portugal), Portugal’s national public broadcaster, reported on JOCPA’s reaction and highlighted the silence from official Portuguese institutions: RTP article
- Lusa (Portugal), Portugal’s official news agency, with extensive coverage of Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide: Lusa article
- Hong Kong Free Press, one of the most respected independent media in the region, quoted JOCPA’s concern over this “serious attack on press freedom”: HKFP article
- Macau Daily Times also covered our declaration and the broader international reaction: Macau Daily Times article
- Hoje Macau, A Portuguese-language daily published in Macau, known for its editorial independence and in-depth local reporting: Hoje Macau article
- Portugal Resident, a widely read English-language publication in Portugal, reported on the international criticism directed at Lisbon’s silence: Portugal Resident article
- Ponto Final (Macau) published a detailed piece on JOCPA’s condemnation: Ponto Final article
- All About Macau, a respected independent media platform in Chinese, reported on the incident and international responses: AAMacau article
- Yahoo News Hong Kong also covered the story, amplifying the concern raised by international press associations: Yahoo HK article
We are encouraged by the fact that our statement resonated beyond our immediate network. It reaffirms the importance of international solidarity and vigilance in the face of threats to journalistic integrity and freedom of expression.
At JOCPA, we remain committed to defending the rights of media professionals across Asia, and to ensuring that violations — wherever they may occur — are brought to light.
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