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Media
woes continue: Even after
about a year of the peace
process in Nepal, attacks on journalists have not eased.
February
2005 to April 2006: King Gyanendra instituted emergency
measures, suspended
civil liberties, curbed media freedoms, and seized
absolute power on
February 1/05 in the pretext of quelling an ever-emboldening Maoist
“terrorism” and political corruption in Nepal. His direct rule ended on April
24, 2006, the day he restored the parliament dissolved on May 22, 2002.
Articles/Commentaries:
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Nepal research media articles
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South Asian Media Net
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UNESCO Director-General in France deplores new
restrictions on press freedom in Nepal (October 18/o5) 10, 05)
Attributions
“…what we had been able to build in 15 years
of democracy was practically destroyed overnight…I am very optimistic that the voice
of reason will ultimately prevail.” Bharat Dutta Koirala, founding father of independent media in Nepal.
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“These extremely repressive amendments to
the press law are a major blow to journalists in Nepal, who have worked tirelessly
to preserve their livelihood, from a king who
appears determined to destroy the
independent press.” Ann Cooper, Executive Director, Committee to Protect
Journalists (CJP).
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“…the advances achieved by print and
electronic media over a dozen years of unfettered freedom are being
rapidly eroded, and the domino effect on society and economy will be
significant,” Kanak Dixit, Editor, Himal Southasian
Magazine.
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Governmental Documents
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 New media ordinance with
stringer controls, issued by King Gyanendra in
October 2005
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Long -term
Policy of Information and Communication Sector 2059 (2003)
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National
Broadcasting Regulation 1995
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The National Broadcasting Act, 2049 (1993)
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The Radio Act, 2014 (1957)
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The Radio Communication (License) Regulation, 2049
(1992)
Governmental Institutions
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 Ministry of Information and Communication
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Department of
Information
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Press Council Nepal
Nepal Reports:
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Attacks on
Media Freedoms Expand: Human Rights Watch (October 28/05)
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Mission Statement by International Media
Organizations (CMR, KTM, 16 July 2005)
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International
Freedom of Expression Xchange (IFEX),
Canada
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The Defense of
Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Nepal: A Report by the ‘International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal’, July 2005 [also, from RSF]
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SAFMA Fact-Finding Mission Report on Nepal (by Imtiaz Alam,
Secretary General, South Asian Free Media Association, AFMA, Jan-June, 2005)
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A Country
Silenced: Nepal after the Coup (CPJ report, April 28/05)
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International
Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Belgium
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When Silence
Reigns: A Report on Recent Media Developments in Nepal (International Press Institute, March 2005)
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IFJ Mission Report on Nepal: Coups, Kings and
Censorship (March 3/05) 03/0 3/2005
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Absolute Power
and the Press in Nepal (from Asia Media, University of California at Los Angeles, USA)
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Media Timeline
Since the Coup
 Nepal Press Orgs
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Free Press Nepal- Independent Media
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Nepalpressfreedom.org dedicated to the freedom of the press, launched after Feb
1, 2005.
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Center for Human Rights and
Democratic Studies (CEHURDES)
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Media Services International, Nepal
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Center for Media Rights Nepal
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Federation of Nepalese Journalists
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Martin Chautari
World Organizations
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Asia Media
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Asian Media Information & Communication
Centre(AMIC)
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Australian Centre for Independent Journalism
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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
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Committee to Protect Journalists
(CPJ)
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Confederation
of ASEAN Journalists
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European Press Network (EPN), France
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Freedom of Expression Project
(CEE), Romania
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The
Freedom of Information Center at the Missouri
School of Journalism
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Independent Media, UK
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Index on
Censorship, UK
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Institute for Media, Peace and
Security, UK
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Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR),
UK
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International Center for
Journalists (ICFJ)
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International Federation of
Journalists (IFJ), Belgium
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International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Belgium
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International Federation of
Journalists, Asia-Pacific (IFJ-AP)
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International Freedom of Expression
Xchange (IFEX), Canada
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International Journalists' Network
(IJNet),USA
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International Press Institute
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Media Alliance
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Media South
Asia
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Pacific Media Watch
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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), Pakistan
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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Reporters
Without Borders (RSF), France
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South Asian Journalists Association
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The Freedom Forum, USA
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The Thomson Foundation,
UK
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World Association of Newspapers (WAN),
France
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World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC),
USA
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