Articles by Freedom Forum
Journalist shot by police during protest in midwestern Nepal
Journalist I Singh Rokaya was injured when the police opened fire during a protest to bring the situation under control.
Nepalese journalist who had previously been targeted assaulted again
This statement was originally published on nepalpressfreedom.org on 3 August 2015. In a gross violation of press freedom, Sandeep Yogi, a reporter with Image News FM, was attacked by unknown persons in the Koteshwor area of Kathmandu, on 2 August 2015. Yogi had previously been assaulted by security personnel of a high ranking official and […]
Nepalese radio station manager threatened over story on illegal activities
The manager of Radio Shaligram in Parbat, western Nepal, has received a death threat over a story on the illegal stone crusher industry.
Journalist threatened for taking photographs of damaged school, another over Labour Ministry story
Ashok Dulal, a journalist with “Rajdhani” daily, published in Kathmandu, Nepal, was threatened for taking a photograph of a damaged school.
UN Security Council must press for an end to attacks against media in Yemen
IFEX members urge the UN Security Council to ensure the protection of journalists in Yemen in light of historic resolution.
An open letter calling for justice for slain journalist Ibrahim Foday
Four years after Sierra Leone Journalist Ibrahim Foday’s death, members of IFEX join the Media Foundation for West Africa in calling for more rapid progress.
Not in our name: World Press Freedom Day 116 days after Charlie Hebdo
On World Press Freedom Day, organisations from around the globe commit to defending the right to freedom of expression, even when that right is being used to express views that may be offensive.
Groups call for end to crackdown on free expression
Concerns include the use of Malaysia’s Sedition Act to suppress legitimate criticism of government and courts.