by SAMSN Admin | Oct 17, 2018 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Media Regulations, Release
The Bangladesh Government has endorsed the Broadcasting Bill in a cabinet meeting on Monday, October 15, raising concerns over restrictive provisions. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) raises concerns about the proposed bill and calls on the Bangladesh...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Media Regulations, Release
The draconian Digital Security Bill 2018 has passed the Bangladesh Parliament with provisions curtailing the freedom of expression and independent journalism. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 17, 2018 | Access to Information, Maldives, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
Ahead of presidential elections in the Maldives on September 23, allegations have emerged of foreign journalists been denied visas to cover the elections. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticised the Maldives’ Government over their...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 21, 2018 | Media Regulations, Nepal, Release
Nepal’s new Criminal Codes Act 2018 curtails freedom of expression and the press. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and the Nepal Press Union (NPU) in expressing serious concerns over some...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 27, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Media Regulations, Nepal, Release
The Nepali supreme court on 25 February ordered the country’s Press Council to ban the publication of news criticising a senior judge. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and the Nepal Press...
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...
