by SAMSN Admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Afghanistan, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association (AIJA) in condemning the suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 28, 2017 that killed a journalist and injured nine other colleagues. The...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Bangladesh, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) express serious concern over the death threats issued against editor Shyamal Dutta in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The IFJ urges the Bangladesh government to ensure his...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Harassment, India, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in condemning the registration of a police case by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) against The Tribune daily and its reporter Rachna Khaira...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 31, 2017 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release, South Asia
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today warned there is no room for complacency despite recording the lowest number of killings of journalists since 2007. The IFJ welcomed the fall from last year’s tally of 93 to 81 in 2017 but cautioned that...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 15, 2017 | Bulletin, Media Rights Violations, South Asia
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on January 15, 2018, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 15, 2017 | Arrest / Detainment, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in condemning the continued detention of journalist Prakash Dumre in Rupendehi, Nepal. The IFJ demands immediate release of the journalist. Editor Dumre was arrested...
