This year’s World Press Freedom Day on 3 May falls during COVID-19 lockdowns in many of our countries. Restriction on movement means journalists…
Illustration : DIWAKAR CHHETRIThe Nepal Communist Party (NCP) government completes two years in power next month. Despite its strong majority,…
On 11 December, the Prime Minister and Cabinet's office tabled the 'bill to amend and integrate laws relating to the constitution and operation…
Alam gagged by police officer. Photo: SUVRA KANTI DASOn Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2018, Indian author Arundhati Roy penned an open letter to…
Illustration: DIWAKAR CHETTRIThe people must take leadership in a democracy… and elected leaders should listen to them,” Prime Minister Oli said…
'Comrade Pratista, 14, dances to the tune of a revolutionary song at a Maoist mass rally in Dang in 2001 during a Dasain ceasefire. Photo:…
Protests against the proposed Guthi Bill in Lalitpur on Thursday. Photos: Sanu Raj MaharjanForeigners are often puzzled why Nepalis never take…
Pranesh Gautam's arrest sent a message that in Nepal you can express your views as long as someone does not disagree
Bhanu BhattaraiFreedom of expression is enshrined in Nepal’s 2015 constitution, and the K P Oli government has repeatedly assured the public…
Recent attempts to curb press freedom are reminiscent of Maoist attacks on the journalism 10 years ago
Arundhati Roy with Maati Ke Laal in her flat in Delhi. Photo: SHAHIDUL ALAM/DRIK/MAJORITY WORLDIndian author Arundhati Roy wrote a letter to…
Photo: PRAVEEN CHETTRIShahidul Alam, the acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, activist and prisoner of conscience was awarded the Photo Kathmandu…
