Articles by Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ)
Nepalese journalist forced to flee after receiving threats
Journalist Ramesh Rawal was forced to move out of his home district after receiving continuous threats from various officials; he believes the threats are linked to his stories on corruption by government agencies.
45 journalists detained for seven hours in Nepal
Police arrested 45 journalists from the premises of the Ministry of Finance in Kathmandu where they were staging a peaceful sit-in to demand the Nepalese government pay for public welfare advertisements.
Bill on contempt of court undermines freedom of expression in Nepal
The media and media rights organizations in Nepal have expressed serious concerns over a proposed Contempt of Court bill and warned of street protests if the bill is endorsed.
Demand the release of recently sentenced Al Jazeera staff
More than 100 groups and individuals worldwide call on Egyptian President el-Sisi to remove the unjust sentencing of three Al Jazeera journalists.
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.
Nepalese journalist escapes murder attempt
Nepalese journalist and FNJ Councillor Ganesh Basnet was travelling on a motorcycle when he was pursued and hit a number of times by a private vehicle.
Charges laid in 2004 murder of Nepalese journalist; media safety concerns persist
Since the arrest of five accused in the 2004 murder of journalist Dekendra Thapa, the Nepalese media has come under attack from supporters of the ruling Maoist party for covering the investigation and protesting the alleged government interference.
Radio journalist missing in Nepal, another reporter threatened
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) is very concerned over the disappearance of a radio journalist who went missing on the evening of 16 September 2012.