Articles by Freedom Forum
Journalist threatened, harassed at construction site
Lav Dev Dhungana of “Kantipur Daily” had gone to the Jorpokhari-Yoyam roadway construction site to prepare a report on alleged financial irregularities surrounding the project.
Journalist receives death threats from government representative
Pawan Yadav said he had reported on CA Member Shiva Chandra Kushwaha’s attempts to forcefully seize land in Bariyarpur.
Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions
At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.
Two journalists receive death threats
Prakash Singh said he was threatened after taking a photograph of the Sports Committee office and inquiring about sports activities.
Journalists arrested in Tarai region
Freedom Forum is concerned over the news that Ram Pukar Raut and Pravin Sharma Jha were detained by police and accused of reprinting a press release by an armed group.
Displaced journalists continue to receive death threats
Arjun Jamneli Rai and Bibek Bhattarai have been receiving death threats after they wrote about illegal resource extraction taking place at Sunjora River.
Journalists assaulted
Milan Pariyar, a correspondent for the daily “Naya Patrika”, was assaulted in Silgadhi in connection with a news story he had published.
Journalists threatened and assaulted
A Constituent Assembly member threatened journalist Mohan Kaji Neupane, accusing him of writing news against her and the UCPN-Maoist party.