Politics • SāmoaPress freedom under pressure in Sāmoa as Prime Minister ramps up crackdown rhetoricThe journalists’ association distances itself from access decisions after Observer reporters were blocked during NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit, raising fresh media freedom concerns.Renate RiversMon, 23 Mar
Politics • SāmoaLeaked rules spark concern over press freedom in SāmoaProposed media rules in Sāmoa, which the government says are not intended to restrict the media, have reignited press freedom concerns.Renate RiversWed, 17 Dec
Politics • Sāmoa'Dangerous precedent': Sāmoa leaders, media warn of threats to press freedom, democracyThey have condemned Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa’s ban on the Sāmoa Observer.Renate RiversThu, 20 Nov
