by SAMSN Admin | Oct 25, 2015 | Bangladesh, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) deplores the recent threat issued by the religious group, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), against female journalists in Bangladesh. The IFJ calls on the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety and security of the...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists strongly criticizes the hacking of Maldivian news website, Addu Live, and the threats made against its journalists. The IFJ calls on the Maldivian government to condemn the threats and ensure the safety and security of the...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 16, 2015 | Afghanistan, Attack, Bangladesh, Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, Gender, Harassment, Impunity, India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Pakistan, Reports, Sri Lanka, Threat
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 16, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 14, 2015 | Afghanistan, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the Taliban for threatening to ‘eliminate’ journalists associated with two private TV channels – the Tolo TV and 1TV on October 12, 2015. The IFJ demands an end to the continuing threats made against...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 2, 2015 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Killing, Media Rights Violations, News, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the Bangladesh Government and the United Nations to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of journalists, bloggers, writers and activists named on a ‘hit list’ released by the Bangladeshi...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 28, 2015 | India, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the threats issued to Indian journalists Nikhil Wagle and Shyamsundar Sonnar on August 22 by Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu group in Mumbai, India. The IFJ calls on the Indian authorities to immediately investigate...