Articles by Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ)
Newspapers, magazines burned by activists
Activists of Madhesh Terai Forum burned 15,000 copies of “Kantipur”, “The Kathamandu Post” and “Nepal” magazine.
Journalists harassed by protesters, videotape seized
Protesters harassed several journalists and a camera operator and seized a videotape.
Journalist missing, another harassed
On 25 June, a local journalist disappeared after three men came to see him; in a separate case, another journalist was harassed for reporting on vandalism.
Journalist assaulted; activists attack press van, set fire to newspapers
A reporter was attacked while reporting on a land dispute. Activists have set fire to copies of newspapers.
Journalists leave their district after receiving death threats
Labadev Dhungana and Kumar Ojha have been displaced from the Panchthar district due to death threats issued by members of the Unified CPN Maoists party.
Printer’s offices vandalised
A group of protesters have attacked Sama Press, printers of the “Himalayan Times” and the “Annapurna Post” dailies, in Bhainsepati.
Maoist groups attack journalists covering strikes
The FNJ condemns attacks on journalists by Maoist groups in a series of recent incidents.
Television team assaulted; Maoist supporters set fire to copies of daily
Employees of Casino Venus assaulted Dilliraj Pokhrel, a correspondent for Avenues Television, and camera operator Niran Raj Bana. Maoist activists set copies of “Kantipur” daily on fire.