Mission reminds Nepal: No excuse for deferring press freedom
A new report on the risks to Nepal’s media should remind political parties that peace and stability are not prerequisites to media freedom but rather that a strong, independent press operating without fear is a requirement for a healthy civil society.
Special media monitoring report – May 2012
The Nepali media faced an unprecedented number of attacks during 8-24 May 2012, Freedom Forum reports.
Attacks on the press continue during NEFIN protests
FNJ recorded more attacks on the press during the second and third days of the three-day nationwide shutdown.
FNJ condemns anti-press attacks during NEFIN’s nationwide protests
FNJ condemns the government and the police administration who failed to prevent attacks on journalists and the vandalisation of press vehicles.
Media threatened, some newspapers closed
The Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities recently threatened to boycott media outlets that negatively report on federalism.
Journalists intimidated, harassed while covering protests
With the 27 May 2012 deadline for the constitution promulgation fast approaching in the country, individuals in various regions have mounted pressure programs in a bid to have their demands addressed in the new constitution.
Freedom Forum media monitoring report, March – April 2012
A journalist’s murder spread shock waves among the Nepali media, Freedom Forum reports.
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*Police attack RSS Journalist* A journalist with the National News Agency (RSS) of Nepal, Ratna Shrestha, was attacked by police persons while making news about a road accident in Bhaktpur, a neighbouring district of Kathmandu, on April 23, 2012. According to journalist Shrestha, he was baton charged by police persons while he was taking picture […]
Colonel warns of physical action on journalist Gautam
Freedom Forum has been concerned over the threat of action by a security person on a journalist in Nepalgunj, city in the southern plan of the Midwestern region of Nepal on April 17, 2012. Colonel Raju Nepali warned of physical action on district correspondent with the Nagarik daily, Dinesh Gautam for publishing a news story […]
Editor and photojournalist receive death threat
Rajendra Adhikari and Bandu Raj Parajuli were threatened by a member of a workers’ union after reporting on a transportation syndicate.
Government urged to adopt free press recommendations
The International Fact Finding and Advocacy Media Mission to Nepal has finished its review of specific provisions from the country’s draft constitution that the Constituent Assembly will finalize by 28 May.
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*Journo Bhandari Attacked * Yet again, a journalist was attacked by an unknown gang in Pokhara, western city of Nepal, on April 4, 2012. Pranil Bhandari, news reporter and newsreader at the *Machhapuchhre FM* was attacked while returning home from office in the night. Talking to Media Monitoring Desk of Freedom Forum, his colleague, Laxmi […]
Journalist murdered
Yadav Poudel died after succumbing to multiple injuries resulting from sharp weapons.
Journalist receives death threat
Umesh Mehta was threatened after reporting on a local citizen’s attempt to influence voters by inviting them to a feast.
Editor receives death threat
Sashi Bichitra believes the threats may be linked to his reports on organised smuggling in Sarlahi district.
Freedom Forum media monitoring report, February – March 2012
While press freedom violations were down, fear among journalists remained unabated, according to Freedom Forum.