by SAMSN Admin | Nov 21, 2017 | India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the shocking killing of journalist Sudip Dutta Bhaumik near Agartala, capital of Tripura state in northeast India on November 21. The IFJ demands immediate prosecution of the assailant to ensure...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 18, 2017 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 11, 2017 | India, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses concerns over the act of burning copies of The Arunachal Times newspaper in Arunachal state in northeastern India. The IFJ urges the Indian authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to book,...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Freedom of Expression, Harassment, India, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned over the filing of a criminal defamation case against seven persons including the reporter and editors of India’s online news portal The Wire, on October 9. Businessman Jay Shah filed a criminal...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 4, 2017 | India, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is seriously concerned by the growing intolerance over the critical voices and impenetrable impunity fueling threats to journalists in India in recent weeks. The IFJ demands urgent actions from the Indian authorities...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 28, 2017 | Access to Information, India, Nepal, Release, South Asia, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the South East Asia Journalist Unions (SEAJU), the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) and its affiliates today observed the second International Day for Universal Access to Information, after resolution (38...
