2005 was a year of tragedy and the targeting of journalists in the Asia-Pacific region.

The US and Japan want more participants in their alliance to increase influence in the Asia-Pacific region, which reflects a Cold-War mentality.

Good relations between the United States and China are important to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

It is essential that the role of journalists and the media is respected as independent from the conflict.

There can be no press freedom in the Philippines while journalists are forced to live in fear.

Intimidation of journalists such as the searching of a newspaper office is an attempt at intimidating the media against a pro Tamil nationalism editorial stance.