Nepal: Democracy Denied
Nepal: Democracy Denied
Author(s): Author Not SpecifiedSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO)
Summary/Abstract: Caught up in increasing tension between Maoist rebels and the constitutional monarchy, Nepal is fast becoming one of the most dangerous places to practice journalism. For three consecutive years more journalists have been imprisoned in Nepal than anywhere else, and in 2005 hundreds of cases of intimidation, harassment, prolonged detention and, at times, torture and killings have been reported. [...]
Journal: deScripto
- Issue Year: 2005
- Issue No: 03
- Page Range: 5
- Page Count: 1
- Language: English