French Pacific newspaper closes following pressure, attacks
(PINA/IFEX) – On 24 April 2002, the Pacific news agency PINA Nius Online reported that “Te Fenua Fo’ou”, weekly newspaper of the French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna, has announced its closure. This follows pressure on the newspaper – the only one in the territory – from the traditional king of Wallis and attacks […]
French Pacific newspaper faces new pressure from customary police
(PINA/IFEX) – On 2 April 2002, “Te Fenua Fo’ou”, the weekly newspaper of the French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna, said it has faced new pressures from the customary law enforcers of Wallis Island’s traditional king. An e-mail message from editor-in-chief Laurent Gourlez said that furniture was damaged and the phone ripped out. The […]
Newspaper shut down
(PINA/IFEX) – On 21 March 2002, an e-mail from “Te Fenua Fo’ou”, a newspaper in the French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna, said it was shut down by the king of Wallis Island’s traditional law enforcers. The move came amidst tension between the traditional ruler, called the “Lavelua”, and the French publisher and editor […]
Television station back on air
(PINA/IFEX) – Radio and television services in the small French Pacific Islands territory of Wallis and Futuna returned to normal on 11 May 1998, after being off the air for seven days because of protests by angry villagers. Following further meetings between the Societe Nationale de Radio Television Francaise D’Outre Mer (RFO) director on Wallis […]
Wallis and Futuna TV and radio still disrupted
(PINA/IFEX) – In IFEX alert update of 11 May 1998, the king of the French Pacific island of Wallis was incorrectly described as the island’s ruler. He should have been described as the island’s traditional king, as was reported by PINA. The Clearing House regrets the error. ** Correct IFEX alert of 11 May 1998** […]
Wallis and Futuna TV and radio still disrupted
(PINA/IFEX) – Radio and television services in the small French Pacific Islands territory of Wallis and Futuna remains off the air as of 9 May, but the manager and two editors detained by angry villagers have been released. According to information obtained by PINA, the villagers were upset when two other villages were given more […]
Villagers reported occupying TV station; holding executives
(PINA/IFEX) – Reports from the small French Pacific Islands territory of Wallis and Futuna say villagers have occupied its television station and are holding the manager and two editors. The station is run by the Societe Nationale de Radio Television Francaise D’Outre Mer (RFO), which operates radio and television services in France’s overseas territories. According […]