by SAMSN Admin | Mar 25, 2020 | Access to Information, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Labour rights, Release, Right to Information, South Asia, Trade Union Rights
Despite the importance of journalism during a crisis, reporters continue to face challenges to their health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) call on...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Freedom of Expression, Nepal, Release
विश्वभर कोरोना भाइरसको संक्रमण फैलिरहेको र नेपालमा समेत कोरोना भाइरसको संक्रमित पुष्टि भएको सन्दर्भमा समाचार संकलन र सम्प्रेषणको गहन दायित्व बोकेका पत्रकारहरूलाई सुरक्षित ढंगबाट काम गर्ने वातावरण निर्माण गर्नुपर्ने विषयमा नेपाल पत्रकार महासंघको गम्भीर ध्यार्कषण भएको छ...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 16, 2020 | Arrest / Detainment, Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Media Rights Violations, Release
Kurigram based journalist, Ariful Islam was arrested at midnight on March 13 and sentenced within a few hours by a “mobile court”. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the imprisonment and the dubious use of mobile courts. Bangla Tribune...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 15, 2020 | Arrest / Detainment, Freedom of Expression, Harassment, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The editor in chief of Pakistan’s largest media group was arrested over a 34-year old property deal following an investigation by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The International Federation of Journalists...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Access to Information, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Despite a post-mortem report detailing slain journalist Aziz Memon died from asphyxiation from a wire tied around his neck, Pakistan’s police declared on March 4 he died of “natural causes”. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate Pakistan...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, India, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Politics, Release
Malayalam-language news channels Asianet News and MediaOne received bans for alleged “bias” content covering the Delhi protests amidst the climbing death toll. The International Federation of Journalists and its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) condemn the...
