by SAMSN Admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulletin, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on July 15, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Attack, India, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in condemning a brutal attack on journalist in Pilibhit of Uttar Pradesh, India on Sunday June 14. The IFJ is seriously concerned by the increasingly attacks on...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has joined Bangladesh journalist networks, the Bangladesh Manobodhikar Sambadhik Forum (BMSF) and the Bangladesh Nari Sambadhik Kendra (BNSK) in expressing serious concern over the worsening safety situation for...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 15, 2015 | Nepal, Release
The members of the Nepal International Media Partnership (NIMP) would like to extend their deepest condolences to the people of Nepal for the tragedy they have suffered. We are aware, among other things, of the widespread suffering among journalists, more than 1,000...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 11, 2015 | India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the National Union of Journalists (India) in condemning the horrific death of freelance journalist Jagendra Singh yesterday in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in...
by IFJ Asia Pacific | Jun 10, 2015 | India, SAMSN Blog
Cartooning is a blend of journalism and art. Much like the editorial write-up of in a newspaper where the editor expresses views on certain issues, an editorial cartoonist has freedom to express views through cartoons and, importantly, freedom to advocate for what he...