Nepal

Since 2002 IMS has been active in supporting efforts to enhance freedom of expression and conflict resolution in Nepal. Following the royal coup in February 2005, IMS played a central role in coordinating an mission to Nepal of international organisations to strengthen dialogue and to highlight the concerns over the situation of the media and freedom of expression in the country. The International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal will continue to monitor the situation and visit the country to support the ongoing efforts for press freedom issues.

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Press freedom celebrated despite tension


Nepal's president, Dr. Ram Baran Yadev at opening ceremony of the World Press Freedom Day in Kathmandu. Photo: IMS

04.05.2009
Celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2009 took an unexpected turn in Nepal, as a governmental crisis unfolded, while the President of Nepal attended the inauguration ceremony in Kathmandu

World Press Freedom Day: Call to end violence against media in Nepal


03.05.2009
The President of Nepal is launching a new report on the media situation in Nepal ,produced by IMS and the International Media Mission to Nepal, at a regional conference on media freedom in Kathmandu

Nepal mission report 2009


30.04.2009

This report contains the findings and recommendations of the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal based on a mission to Nepal in February 2009. "A call to end violence and impunity" documents a rise in violent attacks launched against media workers and institutions during 2008 and continuing into 2009. A DVD containing a 10 minute video about the mission's visit to Nepal is included in the hard copy, subject to availaibility.

Statement of the International Mission to Nepal, 8 Feb. 2009

10.02.2009

official statement of the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal, 5-8 February, 2009.

Calls to end violence and impunity in Nepal


The Chairman of the Consitutional Committee of the Constituent Assembly (right) and the President of the FNJ (left) following meetings with the International Media Mission. Photo: IMS
10.02.2009
Press freedoms in Nepal continue to face serious threats despite the hope that restoration of democratic rule would improve the situation, concludes the International Media Mission to Nepal after its visit 5-8 February
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