by SAMSN Admin | Apr 8, 2016 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) condemn the murder of a secular online activist in Bangladesh. The IFJ urge the Bangladesh government to expedite investigation to punish the murderers and deploy...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Access to Information, Freedom of Expression, India, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists (India) (NUJI) in expressing serious concerns over the restriction imposed on media in Srinagar, Kashmir after a clash between student groups. The IFJ and NUJ(I) call on the...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 4, 2016 | Arrest / Detainment, Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) in condemning the arrests of a number of journalists during a peaceful demonstration outside the President’s Office in the capital Male on Sunday, April 3....
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 31, 2016 | Nepal, SAMSN Blog
On April 25, 2015, I was one among a thousand people at the Academy Hall, Kathmandu enjoying a dance on the national song. The chief guest of the program was the then Speaker Subas Nemwang and the program was just about to become formal when the earthquake struck. The...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 30, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) in strongly criticising the proposed ‘Defamation and Freedom of Expression Act’ in the Maldives. The IFJ demands immediate withdrawal of the bill and urge...
