by SAMSN Admin | Jan 21, 2015 | Bangladesh, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing concerns over ongoing Government-ordered arbitrary blocking of Internet-based voice and messaging services. The Bangladesh Telecommunication...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 20, 2015 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Media Regulations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) expresses its strong concern over new press guidelines for Pakistan’s television and print media. The IFJ said the guidelines, created in reaction to the horrific...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 20, 2015 | Attack, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the attack on a photojournalist during a demonstration in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday, January 16. Asif Hassan, a 38-year-old photojournalist working for the Agence France Presse (AFP), was shot...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 19, 2015 | Afghanistan, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the killing of a radio journalist in Afghanistan on Friday, January 16. According to reports, Aqil Mohammad Waqar, a 20-year-old journalist working with the Speenghar Radio in Nangarhar province,...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 18, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, 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 February 16, 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 | Jan 14, 2015 | Freedom of Expression, Release, Reports, South Asia
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) heartily congratulates newly elected Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena. The IFJ calls on President Sirisena to ensure he delivers on the short-term proposal on re-establishing freedom of expression rights in...
