by SAMSN Admin | Aug 23, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, Nepal, Release
नेपाल पत्रकार महासंघले २०७३ साउन १ गतेदेखि लागू हुने गरी निर्धारण भएको न्यूनतम पारिश्रमिक हालसम्म पनि कार्यान्वयन नभएकोमा तीब्र आपत्ती जनाउँदै त्यसको तत्काल कार्यान्वयनका निम्ति मिडिया व्यवस्थापन र सरकारको गम्भीर ध्यानाकर्षण गराएको छ । महासंघ अध्यक्ष डा. महेन्द्र...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 16, 2016 | Bangladesh, Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, India, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on September 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 12, 2016 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemn the passing of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) 2016 on Thursday, August 11. The IFJ urges the Pakistan parliament to reconsider...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 11, 2016 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) condemn the passing of the Anti-Defamation and Freedom of Expression Act on Tuesday, August 9. The IFJ urges Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen not to ratify...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 8, 2016 | Bangladesh, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing serious concerns over arbitrary blocking of 35 news sites. The IFJ demands immediate withdrawal of the imposed blocks and urges the Bangladesh...
by SAMSN Admin | Jul 18, 2016 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, India, Media Rights Violations, SAMSN Blog
The current unrest in Kashmir marred by the worst kind of violence that the valley saw after six years has again raised serious questions about the freedom of press and journalists in this part of the world. The Kashmir region located in the northwestern part of the...