by SAMSN Admin | Jul 21, 2021 | India, Online Harassment, Release, Right to Information
The Indian Journalists Union expresses grave concern over the surveillance of at least 40 journalists, among 300 others, including Opposition leaders, ministers, constitutional authorities, activists, through hacking of their phones by Israeli Pegasus spyware. The...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Access to Information, Censorship, India, Internet Freedom, Media Rights Violations, Release, Right to Information
The internet shutdown in Kashmir marks first anniversary today following the J&K administration’s recent decision to continue extension of the ban on 4G internet service until August 19. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 6, 2020 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, India, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Politics, Right to Information, SAMSN Blog
As Kashmir locks down yet again – this time to contain the coronavirus pandemic – access to the internet can be a matter of life and death, quite literally. Dr Suhail Naik makes a compelling case for restoration of communication facilities to the region. Following the...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 4, 2020 | Access to Information, Censorship, Human Rights, Internet Freedom, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Politics, Release, Right to Information, South Asia, Trade Union Rights
As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic under widespread lockdowns and the mass movement of work into an online space, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) cast a spotlight on government controls...
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 16, 2020 | Arrest / Detainment, Censorship, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release, Right to Information
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) ordered cable operators to relocate Geo TV’s broadcast on March 13 in apparent retaliation for the network’s coverage of the arrest of its editor in chief. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and...
