Nepal - Reports
The Nepali media faced an unprecedented number of attacks during 8-24 May 2012, Freedom Forum reports.
A journalist's murder spread shock waves among the Nepali media, Freedom Forum reports.
While press freedom violations were down, fear among journalists remained unabated, according to Freedom Forum.
(Freedom Forum/IFEX) - This report looks at the coverage of electoral matters and political issues from 16 January to 15 February 2012.
There were 11 incidents of press freedom violations during the period from 16 January to 15 February 2012, according to Freedom Forum
The report is a result of media monitoring from 16 December 2011 to 15 January 2012.
Some political leaders are providing protection to people who are threatening and attacking journalists and media, thereby encouraging a climate of impunity, says RSF.
The report, available in English and Nepali, is the result of a 12-month project conducted in partnership with IFJ affiliate the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ).
According to the Freedom Forum's information, impunity is behind the rising number of threats against the media.
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