Nepal
2013
In Nepal, press faces litigation for critical coverage of courts
New York, May 16, 2013–Judicial authorities in Nepal should stop targeting outlets of the Kathmandu-based Kantipur Publications and dismiss a case filed against the organization and one of its journalists that accuses them of contempt of court, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Attacks on the Press in 2012: Nepal
Nepal’s ruling coalition failed to meet the Supreme Court’s May deadline to complete a constitution, dissolving the legislature amid political rifts that left the republic’s leadership in doubt. Nationwide strikes by political activists and ethnic minority groups advocating federalization resulted in journalists’ being harassed and attacked for perceived negative coverage. The majority Maoist party-controlled magazine…
Nepal takes one step toward justice for Dekendra Thapa
Lau Tzu once said: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In Nepal, getting to that first step has been a tumultuous process. Tomorrow, a court in the western district of Dailekh is expected to formally begin hearings in the 2004 murder case of journalist Dekendra Raj Thapa.
Numerous Nepali journalists flee after receiving threats
New York, January 28, 2013–Authorities in Nepal should ensure the safety of more than 20 journalists who fled the western district of Dailekh on Thursday after receiving death threats from individuals they said were supporters of the ruling Maoist party, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At least five news outlets have been forced…
Nepal PM criticizes arrests in Thapa murder
New York, January 8, 2013–Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today publicly criticized the arrest of five of his party members who stand accused of the 2004 murder of radio journalist Dekendra Raj Thapa, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the arrests and calls on the prime minister to allow due process…