by SAMSN Admin | Jun 5, 2020 | India, Media Rights Violations, Politics, Trade Union Rights
The National Union of Journalists (India) believes that in a vast democracy like India, where the freedom of expression is fortified within it’s Constitution, the freedom of the press to report without fear and favour should be properly protected. Any attempt to...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 4, 2020 | Attack, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Unidentified assailants shot Sindhi daily Koshish journalist Jamil Mahar on June 2 leaving him critically injured. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) strongly condemn the attack and call...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 2, 2020 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Rao Ghulam Murtaza, a journalist affiliated with Daily Jahan-e-Pakistan was shot dead by robbers in broad daylight in Jodhpur in the Punjab province on June 1. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 1, 2020 | India, Labour rights, Release
The Sakal Media Group announced plans to close two of its publications leaving at least 45 editorial staff and non-editorial staff unemployed. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Indian affiliates, the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the...
by SAMSN Admin | May 31, 2020 | Afghanistan, Impunity, Killing, Release
A roadside bomb killed Khurshid TV journalist, Zamir Amiri and technician Shafiqullah Zabih, who were on a bus carrying 15 Khurshid TV employees. The International Federation of Journalist (IFJ) and its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association...
by SAMSN Admin | May 30, 2020 | Killing, Pakistan, Release
A suspected murderer involved in the death of Aziz Memon pled guilty before a local court in Naushero Feroze. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) appreciate the progress and urge...
