KWJA condemns Kamran’s illegal detention, NIA’s journalism lessons
The Kashmir Working Journalists Association (KWJA) condemns the continuous incarceration of photojournalist Kamran Yousuf who is being victimized only for carrying out his professional duties that somehow embarrassed the government. The 23-year-old photojournalist has...
Indian authorities clamp down on foreign journalists
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...
Timber smugglers assault journalist in Meghalaya, India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists (India) condemn the attack on a journalist in Athaibari, West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, northeast India on January 23. The IFJ demands the Indian authorities to arrest the...
NUJ(I) condoles passing away of veteran journalist & its former president Dr. N K Trikha
The National Union of Journalists (India) grieves the passing away of veteran journalist & Former President of NUJ(I) Dr. N K Trikha this afternoon. He was suffering from cancer and was 82. He was Former editor Nav Bharat Times. He was served as Chairman of...
Police complaint filed over investigative report in India
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...
French journalist arrested in Kashmir
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the arrest and continuing detention of French freelance journalist Paul Comiti in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir region, India on December 10, 2017. The IFJ demands immediate release of the...
Senior journalist shot point blank by solider in Tripura, India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the shocking killing of journalist Sudip Dutta Bhaumik near Agartala, capital of Tripura state in northeast India on November 21. The IFJ demands immediate prosecution of the assailant to ensure...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October, 2017
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Newspaper resists censorship by political organization in Arunachal, India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses concerns over the act of burning copies of The Arunachal Times newspaper in Arunachal state in northeastern India. The IFJ urges the Indian authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to book,...
Criminal defamation slapped over investigative report
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned over the filing of a criminal defamation case against seven persons including the reporter and editors of India's online news portal The Wire, on October 9. Businessman Jay Shah filed a criminal defamation...
OTHER NEWS
Sri Lanka: Remove curbs on the press in Jammu & Kashmir
See the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association statement here.
IJU Condemns Meghalaya Police High Handedness
The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) has condemned the high handedness of the Meghalaya police to browbeat the news portal Northeast Now to remove a news item and disclose its sources. Worse, the police has asserted that media houses had no journalistic privilege or any...
IFJ Blog: Kashmir Valley has seen many a lockdown but why this time it is so different
The Kashmir Valley’s connection with the inside and the outside world has been cut — all internet connectivity, cellular, landline, and cable TV services have been snapped. A question mark the size of the Kashmir Valley hangs over its residents who are under an...
India: Kashmir lockdown blocks media, silences critical reporting
Communication in and out of the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir has been blocked since August 4 following changes to the region’s autonomy in India’s Constitution. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Indian Journalist Union (IJU)...
Let Kashmir Media Do Its Duty: IJU
The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) expresses grave concern over restrictions imposed on the media and journalists in Kashmir, which is under unprecedented lockdown since August 5. With all means of communication including basic, mobile telephones and internet services...
India: Labour code bills threaten press freedom
The National Democratic Alliance has introduced two labour codes that threaten journalism by abolishing the wage board and removing the Working Journalist Act. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) supports its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU)...
India: Finance minister curbs journalist access to government
The Indian government has implemented new restrictions for journalists, including asking journalists to seek appointments to enter the country’s finance ministry. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU)...