Nepalese journalist receives death threat over news report
A reporter with “Nagarik” daily in Kathmandu, Nepal, has been receiving death threats following a story on alleged mistreatment at a protection center.
Two Nepalese journalists receive threats; activist denied information
Two journalists received death threats in connection with their news reporting in Mahottari, Nepal. The assailants were apprehended although political parties in the district are reported to have piled pressure on the police to release the men.
Concern over Nepal Press Council’s attempt to restrict free expression
Freedom Forum is concerned over a decision by the Press Council Nepal, the state-owned media monitoring body, instructing a television station to stop broadcasting news about a medical college.
Attack on Nepalese editor’s vehicle
An attack on the vehicle of Nepalese editor Pratik Pradhan may have been linked to his vocal condemnation of malpractices and irregularities.
Arson attack on Nepalese newspaper office, journalists threatened
The office of “Tikapur” daily in Nepal was vandalised and set on fire over a news report on a road accident, and the paper’s journalists were threatened publicly with being attacked.
State of press freedom in Nepal sees some improvement in 2013
Despite ongoing attacks against the Nepalese media in 2013, some improvements were noted as the number of violations decreased and in certain cases journalists’ murderers were brought to justice.
Police threaten, arrest journalists in Nepal
Two Nepalese journalists were briefly detained by police, while two others were threatened with a legal case in connection with their reporting.
Elections lead to violence against journalists, media in Nepal
The constituent assembly elections held on 19 November and the general strike call issued on 12 November created a climate of social tension in Nepal that directly affected the news media.
Concern over free expression violations in run-up to Nepal’s Constituent Assembly election
On the eve of the Constituent Assembly election in Nepal, Freedom Forum expressed concern over violations of the electoral process and urged the CPN-Maoist party to put an end to a general strike.
Nepalese editor survives murder attempt
The murder attempt on Gopal Dewan is indicative of the violence that has crippled normal life in many parts of Nepal, as the country prepares for the 19 November Constituent Assembly elections.
Maoist parties obstruct election campaigning in Nepal
As the 19 November Constituent Assembly election date is drawing closer in Nepal, political parties have intensified their election campaigning across the country; at the same time they are facing hurdles imposed by the CPN-Maoist and UCPN-Maoist parties.
Nepalese film festival pressured not to screen Sri Lankan documentaries
The organisers of a film festival in Nepal received an official directive ordering them not to screen three films, documenting the atrocities committed during the conflict in Sri Lanka.
Editor arrested in Nepal over Facebook post
District police in Kathmandu, Nepal have arrested the editor of a weekly over an accusation that he “assassinated the character” of a businessman in a Facebook post.
Maoist party warns Nepalese media to stop disseminating news on election
The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist has warned media outlets in Myagdi, western Nepal, they could face consequences if they continue to cover the upcoming Constituent Assembly elections.
Arrest of suspected mastermind in Nepalese journalist’s brutal murder
The arrest of Umesh Yadav in the 2009 slaying of an outspoken Nepalese journalist and women’s rights activist who was critical of the region’s Maoists may mean justice will finally be served.
Suspect detained in Nepal four years after journalist’s murder
Despite the delay, Freedom Forum welcomes the arrest of a suspect in the 2009 murder of journalist Uma Singh.