by SAMSN Admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Afghanistan, Attack, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in condemning the violent attack against the Afghan Times editor-in-chief on Sunday, October 9 in Kabul. The IFJ and AIJA demand an immediate...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 10, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, Release, Sri Lanka
The Free Media Movement, closely observing the recent telecast of a suicide of a young man on October 08 near Matara railway station, strongly emphasize that media being ethical and socially responsible bears similar importance as protecting media rights. Avoiding...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 7, 2016 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, India, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) today called upon the authorities in the state of Jammu and Kashmir to lift the ban on the Kashmir Reader. Gravely concerned over the infringement of press freedom,...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Harassment, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in condemning recent incidents of violation of press freedom in Nepal. The IFJ demands an immediate probe into the incidents to ensure justice to media and...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Media Rights Violations, Missing, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning the abduction of Abid Abdullah, the executive director of the Jang Group media house, on September 28 in Peshawar, the capital of the...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 4, 2016 | Media Rights Violations, Release, Sri Lanka, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) in condemning the inaction of the police while a TV journalist was threatened inside a police station in Sri Lanka on September 27. The IFJ demands that the authorities...
