FNJ to launch phased protests after Chhath
Summary
The Federation of Nepali Journalists will launch phased protests after Chhath to demand press freedom, protection of journalists' rights, and action against police entering newsrooms. It has also urged the government to withdraw the Press Council Act ordinance and address labor and advertising-related grievances.
Key Points
- FNJ has decided to begin phased protests after Chhath over attacks on press freedom and journalists' professional rights.
- The federation wants an independent investigation into police entering newsrooms and action against those responsible.
- It has asked the government to withdraw the ordinance related to the Press Council Act and not have President Ram Chandra Paudel issue it.
- FNJ also plans to lobby lawmakers, activate PAPAD, and raise its concerns in Parliament and with the international community.
