India: Two journalists killed in separate attacks in less than 24 hours

by SAMSN Admin | Oct 31, 2018 | India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release

In less than 24 hours, two journalists have been killed in attacks in Chhattisgargh and Jharkhand, India. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists, India (NUJI) and the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) have...

Various accusations aimed at The Hindu’s Colombo correspondent are threatening media freedom

by SAMSN Admin | Oct 24, 2018 | Media Rights Violations, Release, Sri Lanka, Threat

IJU condemns police attack on journalists in Srinagar, Kashmir

by SAMSN Admin | Oct 24, 2018 | Attack, India, Media Rights Violations, Release

Restrictive broadcasting bill endorsed by Bangladesh government

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...

Pakistani journalist killed for reporting on drug mafia

by SAMSN Admin | Oct 17, 2018 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release

Pakistani journalist Sohail Khan was shot and killed just days after filing a story about drug mafia on October 16, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have condemned the brutal targeted murder....

Photojournalist killed in targeted attack on election rally in Afghanistan

by SAMSN Admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Afghanistan, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release

Photojournalist M Asif Hakimi was among 22 killed in a bomb blast on an election gathering in northern province of Takhar, Afghanistan on October 13. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Afghan Independent Journalists Association...