Freedom Forum

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.

Two Nepalese journalists were briefly detained by police, while two others were threatened with a legal case in connection with their reporting.

IFEX members are calling on the president of Romania to veto proposed changes to the penal code passed by Parliament that would recriminalise insult and libel.

IFEX members strongly condemn recent attacks on journalists during public demonstrations in Kyiv and call for those responsible to be held accountable.

Over 50 IFEX members and partners appeal to the civil society groups assisting in a consultation process with elected representatives to protect freedom of expression in the new Tunisian Constitution.

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.

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.

Dozens of media freedom groups are calling on the Prime Minister of Somalia to rescind the arbitrary eviction order currently faced by the Shabelle Media Network. The eviction would place Radio Shabelle staff in immediate physical danger.