Press Freedom in South Asia 2007-2008
In the Balance:Press Freedom
in South Asia 2007-2008
An IFJ Asia Pacific report
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released the
sixth annual South Asia Press Freedom Report, produced for the South
Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The report, released ahead of
World Press Freedom Day on May 3, highlights the serious challenges
that continue to confront the media in a region that is home to more
than one-fifth of humanity.
The South Asia Press Freedom Report
2007-08 presents trends in detail for each country in the region, and
lists the records prepared by IFJ affiliates and partners of direct
attacks on journalists and media workers, noting media workers killed
and incidents of physical harm and intimidation, and abductions and
detentions.
To read the full report, click here