Articles by Freedom Forum
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.
Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger
Gamal Eid, Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Amr Gharbeia are charged with criminal defamation, use of threats and misuse of communications tools.
Politician threatens journalists; another journalist assaulted
A mob assaulted editor and publisher Bhim Rasaili in retaliation for an article on prostitution that appeared in “Himalpari Weekly”.
Writer receives death threat from underground group
“I am under psychological pressure,” journalist Damodar Bhandari told Freedom Forum. “I am not sure whether they will take any unpleasant action against me.”
Journalist threatened in Morang
Mohan Bhattrai was threatened by the operator of an employment agency following the publication of an article about the detention of Nepali workers in Libya.