Journalist brutally assaulted by members of ruling party’s youth wing
Members of the Youth Force were angered by the journalist’s coverage of an attack by the group on a police team.
Suspects in journalist’s killing sentenced to life imprisonment
With the court decision, a bold step has been taken by the state authority to put an end to the culture of impunity in the country and promote press freedom, said Freedom Forum.
Freedom Forum condemns spate of attacks on the press
In one incident, a police official assaulted a group of journalists who were reporting on the abduction of an American citizen.
Party supporters angered over press coverage, vandalise press vehicle
A group of about 30 CPN-M party cadres smashed the windshield and headlights of a Kantipur Publications vehicle and beat the driver and distributors, according to “The Kathmandu Post”.
Censor Board move curtails freedom of expression, says Freedom Forum
The Censor Board expressed concerns over some of the scenes and narratives of the film “Khagras” which uses metaphor to criticise the political chaos and curtailment of free expression in the country.
Journalist threatened in Kanchanpur
An official was angered after news of his involvement in a corruption case and his allegations that the Buddha was corrupt, were reported on ABC Television and the “Janakranti” daily.
Appointment of new information minister raises concerns for free expression
The newly appointed minister for information and communication, Maoist leader Agni Sapkota, is believed to have committed serious human rights violations.
Journalists assaulted by police while covering vandalism story
Among the journalists injured was Chakra Pani Devkota, who is being treated in hospital for severe head injuries.
Journalists assaulted in Sunsari; threats issued against the press in Mugu
Journalist Manoj Bhujel and camera operator Deepak Karki were assaulted while reporting on the fact that parents had gathered at a school in Sunsari to complain about exorbitant fees.
Journalists subjected to abuse, death threats over reporting
In one recent incident, Deula Singh Thakuri received a death threat after he reported on alleged irregularities in the administration of School Leaving Certificate examinations at some exam centres.
Journalist threatened, harassed at construction site
Lav Dev Dhungana of “Kantipur Daily” had gone to the Jorpokhari-Yoyam roadway construction site to prepare a report on alleged financial irregularities surrounding the project.
Journalist receives death threats from government representative
Pawan Yadav said he had reported on CA Member Shiva Chandra Kushwaha’s attempts to forcefully seize land in Bariyarpur.
Two journalists receive death threats
Prakash Singh said he was threatened after taking a photograph of the Sports Committee office and inquiring about sports activities.
Journalists arrested in Tarai region
Freedom Forum is concerned over the news that Ram Pukar Raut and Pravin Sharma Jha were detained by police and accused of reprinting a press release by an armed group.
Displaced journalists continue to receive death threats
Arjun Jamneli Rai and Bibek Bhattarai have been receiving death threats after they wrote about illegal resource extraction taking place at Sunjora River.
Journalists assaulted
Milan Pariyar, a correspondent for the daily “Naya Patrika”, was assaulted in Silgadhi in connection with a news story he had published.