Press Freedom Violations Increase in Nepal, Federation Expresses Concern
Summary
The Federation of Nepali Journalists highlights a troubling increase in press freedom violations in Nepal, with 131 incidents recorded this year compared to 73 last year, emphasizing ongoing challenges to free expression and journalist safety.
Key Points
- 131 incidents of press freedom violations were recorded in Nepal from May 4, 2025, to April 30, 2026, marking an increase from previous years.
- Incidents include mistreatment, threats, attacks on journalists and media content, arrests, and the suspicious death of a journalist.
- Violent events during the Genji movement caused significant damage to media houses and injured journalists, with losses amounting to hundreds of millions of rupees.
- The Federation expresses concern over government actions, economic crises in media, and legislative attempts that threaten press freedom and calls for solidarity to protect freedom of expression.
