Articles by Freedom Forum
Death threats and attacks on freedom of expression intensify in Tunisia
Death threats, physical attacks, an emergence of hate speech and accusations of official censorship of critical media have escalated the perilous situation for freedom of expression in Tunisia, say over 20 IFEX members.
Nepalese journalist’s murderer sentenced to life in prison
Four of the accused in the murder of Nepalese journalist Yadav Poudel have received prison sentences.
Nepalese editor threatened over story on corruption
The editor of the Sanghu weekly received a death threat after reporting on corruption and the role of the general secretary of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities.
Political appointment to Nepalese film board raises concern
In recent weeks, Nepalese filmmakers and producers have been staging a peaceful protest calling for an autonomous Film Development Board and other changes to the film industry.
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.
Concern over growing threats to Nepalese journalists
Supporters of the ruling UCPN-Maoist party, angered over the arrest of some of their members for a journalist’s murder, have issued warnings against other journalists in the district of Dailekh, Nepal.
IFEX members call for release of 13 Vietnamese activists
Thirty IFEX members protested the sentencing of bloggers, citizen journalists and rights activists, jailed for up to 13 years in the biggest ever trial of pro-democracy activists in Vietnam.
Nepalese media targeted for covering journalist’s murder case
Members and supporters of two Maoist parties have issued death threats against Nepalese reporters covering the recent arrests in a journalist murder case.