Articles by Freedom Forum
Nepal: Freedom Forum concerned over malicious prosecution of comedian Singh
Freedom Forum calls for “civil liberty sensitivity” among law-enforcing bodies.
Nepal: Election Commission urged not to trample free speech while monitoring social media
Freedom Forum has warned that mobilizing security officials to regulate free speech on social media ahead of the 20 November election is a wrong decision that may suppress citizens’ rights.
Impunity update: Life imprisonment for murderer of media entrepreneur in Nepal
A suspended lawmaker and former Minister of State was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2010 murder of Arun Singhaniya, who was then the chairman of Janakpur Today Media Group. Freedom Forum said the verdict is a boost for the campaign against impunity in Nepal.
Nepal: Freedom Forum expresses concern over Transitional Justice Amendment Bill
Freedom Forum noted that the proposed amendment fails to ensure justice for the victims of the armed conflict in Nepal, which include dead and disappeared journalists.
Nepal: Freedom Forum urges Election Commission to respect free speech while enforcing election code
Freedom Forum reminded authorities that freedom of expression should be upheld in implementing the Election Code, which took effect on 8 April. Nepal’s local election is scheduled for 13 May.
Amendment of the National Broadcasting Regulation could curtail free speech in Nepal
In a roundtable discussion organized by Freedom Forum, several stakeholders expressed concern over the amendment of 10 Rules of the National Broadcasting Regulation, 2052. They warned that the vague provisions in the amendment could be intended to suppress online freedom of expression in Nepal.
Nepal: Journalists obstructed from reporting on parliamentary affairs
Freedom Forum said the incident is a clear violation of press freedom.
Nepal: Newspaper article removed from the internet for ‘critical opinion’
Freedom Forum said that the removal of the online version of a newspaper article, which tackled the upcoming convention of Nepal’s ruling party, is a violation of press freedom.