Articles by Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ)
Maoist-aligned trade union federation interfering in two FM stations
(FNJ/IFEX) – The FNJ, the Save Independent Radio Movement (SIRM), the Broadcasting Association of Nepal, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) and the Kathmandu Valley FM Broadcasters’ Forum have expressed serious concern over Maoist threats to Kalika FM in Chitwan and Radio Birgunj in Parsa. The Maoist-aligned All Nepal Trade Union Federation issued […]
Journalists’ organisation stormed by five men issuing death threats over report on local corruption
(FNJ/IFEX) – On 14 May 2006, local journalists of the FNJ-Ilam district branch were threatened by five individuals, including the brother of Lila Devi Shrestha, the chairperson, nominated during the Royal regime, of the District Development Committee (DDC, a local body which handles local governance). The threat stemmed from a report on alleged irregularities in […]
Three photojournalists covering student action mistreated by police, film seized
(FNJ/IFEX) – On 11 May 2006, police treated with undue force photojournalists Dhruba Kumar Rawal, Raju Mitra Khanal, and Raju Krishna Shrestha in Nuwakot, in the central district of Nepal. The incident took place while the three were reporting on an incident in which members of the Democratic Students’ Alliance (Loktantrik Bidhyarthi Yuva Morcha) were […]
New government annuls controversial media ordinance
(FNJ/IFEX) – In a meeting on 9 May 2006, the Council of Ministers annulled three ordinances – including the controversial media ordinance – promulgated by the former royal government. Talking to reporters at the Prime Minister’s official residence after the cabinet meeting, Minister for Land Reform and Management Prabhu Narayan Chaudhari said the government has […]
Soldiers beat journalists covering traffic accident involving army vehicle
(FNJ/IFEX) – On 4 May 2006, at approximately 8:00 p.m. (local time), members of the army mistreated and beat Ganesh Rai, a reporter with the daily newspaper “Kantipur”; Deepak Bhattarai, news coordinator of Kantipur Television (KTV); cameraman Shyam Shrestha; Rajneesh Bhattarai, intern reporter of KTV; and journalist Bimal Gautam as they were reporting on an […]
FNJ statement on the recent crisis, the new political situation, and prospects for press freedom
(FNJ/IFEX) – The following is a 1 May 2006 FNJ press release: The sixth central committee meeting of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) was conducted today, 1 May 2006, at the central office of the Federation in Media Village. The meeting was conducted under the leadership of President Bishnu Nisthuri. In the meeting, members […]
FNJ expresses “delight” about resolution of crisis, demands compensation for journalists harassed, detained and tortured
(FNJ/IFEX) – The following is a 25 April 2006 FNJ press release: The Federation of Nepalese Journalists expresses its delight over the present situation that gives a progressive outlet to the democratic process after the autocratic monarchy surrendered in front of the people’s movement. The Federation believes that the Nepali people will now be sovereign […]
Two journalists beaten, injured by police in Dillibazaar
(FNJ/IFEX) – Two Nepal One television journalists – senior reporter Tilak Koirala and reporter Janak Pandit – were injured when policemen beat them on the evening of 23 April in Dillibazaar, Kathmandu. They were stopped by the police on the streets as they were returning home and badly beaten, said Pandit. According to Pandit the […]