Articles by Freedom Forum
Nepal: Freedom Forum urges Press Council not to go beyond its jurisdiction while regulating media
Freedom Forum reminded the Council that the move to shut down media websites is beyond its jurisdiction.
Nepal: Freedom Forum concerned over Speaker’s statement discrediting media
Media groups are concerned after the Speaker of the House of Representatives belittled the role of journalists in society.
Nepal: 120 journalists affected in 45 press freedom violations in 2022
There were fewer press freedom violations compared to 2021 but the number of affected journalists has increased.
Nepal: Election Commission goes beyond jurisdiction as it tramples press freedom
Freedom Forum said that the Election Commission’s order to remove a story from a news website is an egregious violation of press freedom.
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.