by SAMSN Admin | Jul 19, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Pakistan, Release, Threat
Pakistan’s media and journalists are facing unprecedented pressure and intimidation ahead of the General Election 2018 scheduled for July 25. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is seriously concerned by the incidents of pressure, intimidation and threat...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 26, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Meeting, Release, South Asia, Trade Union Rights
Journalists, union leaders and media rights organizations under the umbrella of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN), the South East Asian Journalists Unions (SEAJU) and the International Federation of the Journalists (IFJ) convened in Kathmandu from June...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 14, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Nepal, Release
State-owned Nepal Television shut down a long-running talk show on June 12, allegedly on the direction of Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota after the host asked him critical questions regarding his property declaration. The...
by SAMSN Admin | May 17, 2018 | Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, 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 | May 3, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, SAMSN Blog, South Asia
Jane Worthington – IFJ Asia Pacific acting director wrote this piece for the South Asia Press Freedom Report 2017-18 – Clampdowns and Courage. As we fight for journalist rights for another year, there’s a pervading sentiment emanating through the...
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...
