The South Asia press freedom report recorded 219 violations against the media in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
This statement was originally published on ifj.org on 3 May 2020.
Authorities ordered the indefinite closure of all universities, and there are reports of internet and cellular shutdowns being imposed across the country.
Hong Kong Journalists Association calls on all media organisations to allow their employees to freely advocate for press freedom in solidarity with fellow journalists in Hong Kong and China.
Authorities claimed that the radio station is considered to be a “property of the government”.