by SAMSN Admin | Apr 17, 2018 | Bulletin, South Asia
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on June 15, 2018, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 14, 2018 | Harassment, Pakistan, SAMSN Blog
Despite the fact that sexual violence and harassment are rampant, there is very little awareness about it, says Lubna Jerar Naqvi who is doing her bit to raise awareness. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are rampant but in societies like Pakistan – religious...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 12, 2018 | Attack, India, Media Rights Violations, Release
Photojournalist Biplab Mondal of The Times of India daily was forcibly undressed, illegally confined and beaten while other journalists and photojournalists were attacked in Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal on April 9, 2018 while they were covering the filing of...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 10, 2018 | Harassment, Media Rights Violations, Sri Lanka
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the unruly behaviour and acts of intimidation carried out by an organised group opposite the Sirasa Media Network. We urge that the government conducts an impartial inquiry into this incident and take strict legal action...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 7, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, India, Release
The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) strongly protested against decision of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to appoint a committee with officials of various ministries and representatives of the Press Council of India (PCI), News Broadcasters Association...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 4, 2018 | Release, South Asia
Jacqui Park has stepped down as IFJ Asia Pacific Director to pursue new opportunities in journalism. As the founding regional director for the International Federation of Journalists Asia Pacific, Jacqui has been responsible for leading a team of experts in press...