by SAMSN Admin | Dec 31, 2017 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release, South Asia
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today warned there is no room for complacency despite recording the lowest number of killings of journalists since 2007. The IFJ welcomed the fall from last year’s tally of 93 to 81 in 2017 but cautioned that...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 15, 2017 | Bulletin, Media Rights Violations, South Asia
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on January 15, 2018, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 15, 2017 | Arrest / Detainment, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in condemning the continued detention of journalist Prakash Dumre in Rupendehi, Nepal. The IFJ demands immediate release of the journalist. Editor Dumre was arrested...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 13, 2017 | Access to Information, India, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the arrest and continuing detention of French freelance journalist Paul Comiti in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir region, India on December 10, 2017. The IFJ demands immediate release of the...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 13, 2017 | Attack, Bangladesh, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) condemn the attack on four journalists in Pabna of Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh on November 30. The IFJ demands fair investigation to ensure the perpetrators are...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 1, 2017 | Arrest / Detainment, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in condemning the arrest and detention of around eight journalists on pretext of security around elections in Nepal. The IFJ demands the immediate release of the...
