Journalists threatened and assaulted
A Constituent Assembly member threatened journalist Mohan Kaji Neupane, accusing him of writing news against her and the UCPN-Maoist party.
Young Communist League members attack programme host, burn copies of newspaper
Members burned copies of the daily “Daraudi” because of a news item the paper had published, but gave no reason for their attack on programme host Hari Ghimire.
Another journalist receives death threat in Terai area
Bishwanath Thakur, editor-in-chief of the “Madhesh Post”, received a death threat from an individual who said he was infuriated by the daily’s coverage of a Cabinet shuffle.
International community urges Nepal to address impunity and protect journalists
At the tenth session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, impunity was by far the most repeated issue by the delegates, with reference to the continuous attacks against media workers and human rights defenders in Nepal.
Reporter receives death threats
Shree Ram Rayamajhi says an unidentified caller threatened to kill him over his news coverage.
IFJ report outlines continuing challenges for journalists
The report, available in English and Nepali, is the result of a 12-month project conducted in partnership with IFJ affiliate the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ).
Journalists harassed by political party cadres in Lalitpur
A number of reporters travelled to the area to attend a press conference organised by political parties to address a local conflict connected to stone mining.
Two journalists threatened in separate incidents
A ruling party cadre told journalist Padma Shrestha he would “convert (his paper) into ash.”
Journalists assaulted by angry mob
Krishna Esmali and Chudamani Wagle were on their way home when an angry mob assaulted them, demanding to know why they had gone to the police station.
Radio journalist attacked on his way home
Himal Chaudhary was admitted to Nepal Teaching Hospital with serious injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon.
TV journalist receives death threat in Saptari
Baijanath Yadav was threatened after airing news about an Indian lawmaker entering Nepal with arms and armed security personnel.
Freedom Forum’s 2010 Press Freedom Report
According to the Freedom Forum’s information, impunity is behind the rising number of threats against the media.
Attacks on journalists continue
Reporter Partha Mandal and his family were assaulted after he covered a story about illegal trade in Bhadrapur, in the district of Jhapa.
Journalists attacked and threatened
“Kantipur” and “The Kathmandu Post” correspondent Devnarayan Saha was attacked and received a death threat after reporting on a student protest.
Journalist gets death threat from civil servant
Journalist Naxal Kishor Yadav said he was threatened while covering a story about “massive corruption” at the District Education Office in Dhanusha.
Maoist supporter issues death threat against journalist
A UCPN-Maoist supporter threatened to kill Rana Bahadur after he published a story alleging the involvement of Maoist cadres in illegal activities.