by SAMSN Admin | Mar 3, 2017 | Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) strongly condemn the death threat to some journalists and express concern over ‘protective custody’ of journalists on the island of Nilandhoo, Faafu Atoll. The IFJ urges...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Attack, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in condemning the incidents of attack on journalists during the political protest on February 22 in southern Nepal. The IFJ urges the Nepali government to arrest and...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Arrest / Detainment, India, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in welcoming the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to journalist Santosh Yadav after 17 months in prison on seemingly fabricated charges. The IFJ urges the government to...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 20, 2017 | Attack, Bangladesh, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) express concern over Bangladesh Police’s refusal to register a case in a suspicious hit-and-run incident involving a journalist in Dhaka. The IFJ demands immediate...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 20, 2017 | Afghanistan, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in strongly condemning the death threat to a television cameraperson by a hospital manager in the Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan. The IFJ urges the...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 15, 2017 | Bulletin, 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 March 15, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from...