India

(SEAPA/IFEX) – The headquarters of Mizzima News, a SEAPA partner and interim member of International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX), was sealed by New Delhi police and municipal officers on 16 April 2007, reports its editor-in-chief Soe Myint. “All our computers and files are inside the rooms and we cannot take them out,” said Soe […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Indian female journalist beaten up while on the job The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is shocked to hear of the recent bashing of Northeast Television (NeTV) journalist Afrida Hussain. According to an IFJ affiliate, the Indian Journalists’ Union (IJU), Hussain was physically assaulted by security […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 30 January 2007 IFJ media release: IFJ Protests As Militants Threaten Journalists Over Reports of “Secret Deal” with Indian Regional Government The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned threats from an outlawed militant group in India to a private satellite channel after it reported that the group and […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 20 December 2006 IFJ media release: IFJ urges Indian prime minister to protect media diversity The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the Indian government to intervene in the proposal to corporatise a news service which informs millions throughout India. In a letter sent on December 20 to […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 19 December 2006 IFJ media release: IFJ Welcomes Plan for Wage Standards for Newspaper Staff in India The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the announcement by the government of India that it will set up wage boards for newspaper employees, which will provide a nationally negotiated agreement […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 13 December 2006 IFJ media release: IFJ Calls for Global Support as Journalists in India Demonstrate for Justice at Work The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on its network of more than 100 unions and associations around the world to give their backing to a nationwide series […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Journalists injured by police in India The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is angered by the failure of Indian police to ensure journalists’ safety, after three journalists were injured in West Bengal on December 8 when police resorted to a lathi (baton) charge during a protest. […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release A Hindsat correspondent beaten by Salwa Judum in India The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the attacks on Hindsat journalist, Afzal Khan, in Bhopalpatnam, Chhattisgarh on November 15 by the anti-Maoist group, Salwa Judum, including public humiliation, threats against the journalist and his family, […]

(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC welcomes a government of India decision that legitimizes community radio in the country. According to the policy, which was released on 16 November 2006, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other non-profits will be able to apply for community radio licenses. The new policy will also allow community radios to become self-supporting […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: IFJ condemns attacks on journalists at television station in India The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the attacks on the NE TV station office by members of the Youth Congress on October 12 in Assam, India. According to an IFJ affiliate, the Indian Journalists’ Union […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ press release: IFJ Calls for “New Media Vision” in Challenge to Indian Government over Jobs and Quality Crisis The International Federation of Journalists today issued a challenge to the Government of India to provide a strategic vision of the future of the country’s media in the face of […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: “Irresponsible act” leaves six journalists seriously injured in India The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is shocked by reports that six journalists were seriously injured, with one losing both eyes and another in a critical condition, after police staged an “action replay” of diffusing mines planted […]

(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders has denounced India’s security services for their persecution of photojournalist Muhammad Maqbool Khokar (better known as Maqbool Sahil), who has been imprisoned since 18 September 2004 under an emergency security law, and called for the country’s journalists to campaign to free him. Requests by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court […]

(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 19 July 2006 CPJ letter to the Indian Prime Minister: July 19, 2006 His Excellency Manmohan Singh Prime Minister, Republic of India Office of the Prime Minister South Block New Delhi 110 011 India Via facsimile: +91 11 23016857 Your Excellency, The Committee to Protect Journalists is troubled by […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 July 2006 IFJ media release: IFJ concerned over increased control in proposed Broadcasting Bill The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned by the proposed Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2006, which seeks to give the government greater power over the media, places restrictions on cross media ownership and […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 15 June 2006 IFJ media release: IFJ supports Assamese journalists’ calls for right to freedom of expression The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the threats made against Indian journalists in the state of Assam and supports subsequent calls made by journalists for their rights to freedom of expression […]