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Nepal’s new law criminalizes expression, restricts press freedom

Nepal’s new Criminal Codes Act 2018 curtails freedom of expression and the press. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates…

Colombia: condenan a 30 años de prisión al responsable del asesinato de Jaime Garzón

El exsubdirector del Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, José Miguel Narváez, fue condenado a 30 años de cárcel por el crimen de Jaime Garzón,…

USA: IFJ backs strike by staff at thrillist magazine over living wages

On August 13, journalists at Thrillist, a New York-based food and culture digital magazine, voted to strike to demand “living wages”. The IFJ fully…

VOA journalists detained for six hours over interview

Voice of America journalist, Yibing Feng, and media worker, Allen Ai were detained for six hours on Monday, August 13 in Jinan, Shandong province as…

Indian journalist faces criminal charges over Facebook posts

Television journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem was arrested and charged with inciting public mischief through a series of Facebook posts, in Imphal,…

Paraguay: una periodista fue acosada y agredida por un comisario

Fue durante la cobertura de una manifestación ciudadana, cuando el comisario Víctor Verá agredió y acosó a una periodista de ABC TV que intentaba…

Romania: IFJ condemns police attacks on journalists

The International Federation of Journalists has backed its affiliate, MediaSind, in condemning physical attacks by Romanian police against…

RTHK ban live-broadcast of pro-independence activist’s speech

Later today, August 14, the Foreign Correspondent’s Club of Hong Kong (FCCHK) will host a lunch speech by pro-independence activist Andy Chan. RTHK…

Taliban burn down radio and TV station in Ghazni, Afghanistan

Taliban attacks on Ghazni province in Afghanistan saw the incineration of a local radio and television station; and the death of media technician…

Medical association leader threatens Sri Lankan media with “traitor list”

The President of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) of Sri Lanka has issued a direct threat to a journalist and publicly warned the…

Nepal journalists physically attacked

In less than one week, two incidents of journalists being physically attacked in Nepal have raised concerns about safety. Journalists Chhabilal Tiwari…

Raajje TV receive maximum fine under draconian defamation law

The Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC) has fined opposition-aligned Raajje TV with an exorbitant MVR two million (USD 130,000) for live…

IFJ, SAMSN demand release of Shahidul Alam in Bangladesh

In a letter to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the South Asia Media Solidarity…

Belarus: The IFJ and EFJ Condemn Police Raid on Independent Media Agencies

The IFJ and EFJ have backed calls by the Belarusian Union of Journalists to immediately release a group of journalists detained in police raids and…

Argentina: el Senado rechazó la acreditación de medios populares

El Senado de la Nación Argentina impidió el ingreso a trabajadorxs de prensa para la cobertura de la sesión parlamentaria que tratará el proyecto de…

La FIP expresa su preocupación tras el asesinato de dos periodistas y el incremento de amenazas en Colombia

Durante la semana pasada se registraron dos asesinatos a comunicadores en menos de 24 horas, hechos que se suman a múltiples amenazas denunciadas en…

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