Articles by Freedom Forum
Journalist’s attackers sent to jail
Two men who attacked the Sankhuwasabha-based reporter, Kishor Budhathoki, have been given a five-year jail term.
Newspaper office vandalised
The “Nigarani Dotcom” office was vandalised by a group of students along with two teachers who were angered over a report published in the paper.
Journalist concerned for his safety after criminal gang seeks him out
The gang went looking for Sher Bahadur KC after he published a news report on the arrest of a man on the police’s Most Wanted list.
Journalist receives death threat
Sushil Pokhrel received death threats over an article he published regarding unsystematic town planning in Pyuthan.
Seventy-seven civil society organisations call on UN to recognise importance of access to information and a free media to sustainable development
Prior to the UN summit of world leaders in Rio in June 2012 (Rio+20) to discuss the environment and sustainable development goals, 77 civil society organisations recommend the adoption of national laws on access to information, public participation and access to justice in the environment, a new UN convention on access to environmental information, and a UN Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Journalist receives death threat after reporting on business malpractice
Arjun Shrestha said two Sitaram Milk employees arrived at his home in Koteshwor, Kathmandu and said, “We will finish you off because your news about Sitaram Milk will ruin our business.”
Journalist’s attackers in custody
The suspects are facing five to 15 years’ imprisonment if convicted for their attack on journalist Kishor Budhathoki.
Newspaper editor threatened; police attack journalists
Narendra Nath Yogi, editor of the “Karnali Sandesh” weekly, received a threatening phone call after publishing an article about a dispute between two local organisations.