Freedom Forum

In a roundtable discussion organized by Freedom Forum, several stakeholders expressed concern over the amendment of 10 Rules of the National Broadcasting Regulation, 2052. They warned that the vague provisions in the amendment could be intended to suppress online freedom of expression in Nepal.

Freedom Forum said the incident is a clear violation of press freedom.

Freedom Forum said that the removal of the online version of a newspaper article, which tackled the upcoming convention of Nepal’s ruling party, is a violation of press freedom.

An online dialogue conducted by Freedom Forum tackled issues in governance relating to the implementation of media rights in Nepal.

Freedom Forum has expressed alarm over two statements issued by the Home Ministry, asking the public not to speak on issues of public concern.

Comedian Pranesh Gautam was charged in 2019 and detained for eight days over a film review which allegedly insulted filmmakers and artists.

Two editors were summoned and questioned by the Supreme Court over a ‘baseless’ news report. Freedom Forum said this is a form of harassment that undermines the work of independent media.

The home and office of journalist Babin Sharma were raided by security forces over a news report alleging a secret agreement involving Nepal’s prime minister and a foreign official. Several journalists were also harassed.