by SAMSN Admin | Dec 31, 2016 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release, South Asia
93 journalists and media professionals were killed in 2016 according to new statistics published by the world’s largest journalists’ organisation. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which represents 600.000 members in 140 countries, today...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 23, 2016 | Pakistan, SAMSN Blog
Several international media organizations give their employees basic first-aid training which helps save lives in the field. Pakistani media organizations focus on how to protect oneself in dangerous situations like firing, riots and terror attacks, which is great but...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 16, 2016 | Afghanistan, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association (AIJA), in condemning the killing of a senior journalist in Afghanistan. The IFJ and AIJA jointly demand immediate and transparent investigations...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 16, 2016 | Bulletin, South Asia
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on January 16, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 13, 2016 | Attack, Media Rights Violations, Release, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Free Media Movement, Sri Lanka (FMM) in condemning the attack by the Sri Lankan Navy commander on a journalist at the Magampura Port in Hambantota, Southern Province on December 10. The IFJ demands immediate...