Articles by Freedom Forum
Twenty-eight IFEX members voice concern about journalists’ safety in the lead up to the elections
With increased reports of killings, beating, assaults and threats to journalists, the space under which media exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms is increasingly being narrowed.
Twenty-four IFEX members express concern about proposed law that threatens media freedom
In an open letter to the president of the legislative assembly, 24 IFEX members express concern over two articles in the proposed Law against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination.
Thirty-three IFEX members condemn excessive prison sentence handed down to blogger Hossein Derakhshan
IFEX members condemned the 19-and-a-half-year prison sentence given to the Canadian-Iranian blogger and called for his immediate release.
Journalists attacked, publicly threatened in the city of Dharan
Journalists suspect the local police superintendent is behind a banner reading “Journalists: be aware, we will take action against you” that was put up in a major intersection.
Journalist severely beaten by unknown individual
Dinanath Baral, a reporter for “Radio Annapurna”, was attacked while he was on the way to his office after reporting on a badminton association meeting.
Newspaper editor assaulted by youths
A group of youths vandalised the office of the daily “Gatishil” and attacked its editor after the newspaper published a story about a brawl.
Two journalists threatened in separate incidents
Freedom Forum calls on the law-enforcement bodies of each district to investigate the incidents and prosecute the culprits.
Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act
The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.