by SAMSN Admin | Oct 2, 2018 | India, Labour rights, Release
The Press Trust of India (PTI), the largest news agency in India, laid off 297 staff across the country on September 29. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) and the Indian Journalist Union...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 26, 2018 | Harassment, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The Lahore High Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for journalist Cyril Almeida over an interview with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He is required to appear at the next hearing of a case seeking action against the former PM on charges of treason. The...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 24, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Release
Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has won the 2018 Maldives presidential election beating incumbent president Abdulla Yameen. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) congratulates president-elect Solih and urges him to fulfill...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Media Regulations, Release
The draconian Digital Security Bill 2018 has passed the Bangladesh Parliament with provisions curtailing the freedom of expression and independent journalism. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 19, 2018 | Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, 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 October 15, 2018, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know about your activities; to seek solidarity and...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 17, 2018 | Access to Information, Maldives, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
Ahead of presidential elections in the Maldives on September 23, allegations have emerged of foreign journalists been denied visas to cover the elections. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticised the Maldives’ Government over their...
