by SAMSN Admin | Feb 20, 2018 | Arrest / Detainment, India, Media Rights Violations, Release
The Kashmir Working Journalists Association (KWJA) condemns the continuous incarceration of photojournalist Kamran Yousuf who is being victimized only for carrying out his professional duties that somehow embarrassed the government. The 23-year-old photojournalist has...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 20, 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 March 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 | Feb 19, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, SAMSN Blog
Maldives is weathering a severe political crisis following the Supreme Court’s February 1 order to release political prisoners and reinstate 12 Members of Parliament. President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency and cracked down on all protests. The media...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 18, 2018 | Labour rights, Nepal, Release
समानुपातिक विज्ञापन प्रणाली लागू गर्न सम्मानित सर्वोच्च अदालतले सरकारका नाममा दिएको अन्तरिम आदेशको नेपाल पत्रकार महासंघ हार्दिक स्वागत गर्दछ । नेपाल पत्रकार महासंघ र प्रेस काउन्सिल नेपालले समानुपातिक विज्ञापन प्रणाली लागू गर्न सरकारका नाममा आदेश माग गर्दै दिएको रिट...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 15, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Release
Amid the growing political crisis in the Maldives, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) are deeply concerned by ongoing restrictions and threats on media and press freedom in...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 15, 2018 | India, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), in raising concern over India’s visa policy to foreign journalists. The IFJ urges the Indian government to respect the right of journalists of all...
