IFJ urges Maoists to uphold press freedom

February 16, 2006
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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), global organization of journalists has expressed “extreme concern” over actions taken by Maoists on journalists.

IFJ President Christopher Warren (File Photo)

IFJ President Christopher Warren (File Photo)
A letter issued by IFJ President Christopher Warren addressed to Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara expressed serious concern over the action of Maoist district people’s court against journalists Yekandra Kumar Kunwar and Birendra Rawal.

The rebels had called both the journalists to appear before their court to answer for critical news reporting.

“Both journalists have been called to appear before their court to answer for critical news reporting, and have suffered ongoing persecution by the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) as a result of their professional activities,” said IFJ President Warren.

Warren has also urged the Maoists to uphold their commitment to a free and independent press and immediately cease all action, legal and otherwise, against the duo.