by SAMSN Admin | Sep 30, 2015 | India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) in strongly condemning the killing of freelance journalist Ajay Vidrohi in Sitamarhi in Bihar state in northern India on Tuesday, September 29. The IFJ and...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 28, 2015 | India, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the threats issued to Indian journalists Nikhil Wagle and Shyamsundar Sonnar on August 22 by Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu group in Mumbai, India. The IFJ calls on the Indian authorities to immediately investigate...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 15, 2015 | Bangladesh, Bulletin, India, Media Rights Violations, 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 October 15, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 7, 2015 | India, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) in condemning the circular issued by the Maharastra government to the state police regarding state critics. The IFJ calls on the government to immediately...
by IFJ Asia Pacific | Aug 21, 2015 | India, SAMSN Blog
Today (August 21, 2015) marks the expiry of the 15-day deadline issued by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on August 7 to three television channels – NDTV 24×7, ABP News and Aaj Tak – to show cause why action should not be taken against them for...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 19, 2015 | Bangladesh, Bulletin, India, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, 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 September 15, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and...