by SAMSN Admin | May 9, 2016 | Accidental Death, India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists – India (NUJI) in demanding investigations into the death of a journalist in suspicious circumstances in Faridabad, Harayana. The IFJ calls on the government...
by SAMSN Admin | May 4, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, India, Release
Today – 3 May, is World Press Freedom Day. On this day, the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) releases in public interest its World Press Freedom Day 2016 resolution. We, the members of the Delhi Union of Journalists and press persons attending the meeting resolve to...
by SAMSN Admin | May 3, 2016 | Access to Information, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Gender, Human Rights, Impunity, India, Internet Freedom, Labour rights, Maldives, Media Ownership, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Pakistan, Release, Reports, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Trade Union Rights
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) marked World Press Freedom Day by releasing The Road to Resilience: Press Freedom in South Asia 2015-16. The 14th annual report documents the press freedom situation,...
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 | Mar 29, 2016 | Arrest / Detainment, India, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) (NUJI) in strongly criticising the arrest of two journalists in less than a week in conflict-ridden Bastar, Chhattisgarh in central India. The IFJ demands...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 16, 2016 | Bangladesh, Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on April 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from...
