Articles by Freedom Forum
Reporter receives death threats
Shree Ram Rayamajhi says an unidentified caller threatened to kill him over his news coverage.
Journalists harassed by political party cadres in Lalitpur
A number of reporters travelled to the area to attend a press conference organised by political parties to address a local conflict connected to stone mining.
Two journalists threatened in separate incidents
A ruling party cadre told journalist Padma Shrestha he would “convert (his paper) into ash.”
Journalists assaulted by angry mob
Krishna Esmali and Chudamani Wagle were on their way home when an angry mob assaulted them, demanding to know why they had gone to the police station.
Radio journalist attacked on his way home
Himal Chaudhary was admitted to Nepal Teaching Hospital with serious injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon.
TV journalist receives death threat in Saptari
Baijanath Yadav was threatened after airing news about an Indian lawmaker entering Nepal with arms and armed security personnel.
Freedom Forum’s 2010 Press Freedom Report
According to the Freedom Forum’s information, impunity is behind the rising number of threats against the media.
Attacks on journalists continue
Reporter Partha Mandal and his family were assaulted after he covered a story about illegal trade in Bhadrapur, in the district of Jhapa.