Guarded Chaos
The evening was meant to affirm the choreography of American power: elected officials, journalists, and cultural figures gathered under one roof, performing the rituals of proximity that define Washington.
The evening was meant to affirm the choreography of American power: elected officials, journalists, and cultural figures gathered under one roof, performing the rituals of proximity that define Washington.
The manhandling of journalists including women staffers and the subsequent sealing of the office of United News of India in the national capital on Friday night has triggered sharp condemnation from media bodies across the country.
Visitors were also treated to traditional Dogra cuisine, freshly prepared and served through live kitchens, offering them an authentic taste of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Several international press freedom and human rights organisations have written to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, raising serious concerns over the continued deterioration of media freedom in Pakistan.
Arambagh police have arrested the main accused along with two others in connection with the assault on two journalists inside the Kalipur College campus a few days ago.
A statement issued on behalf of the administration read; "In view of the unpleasant developments and dissensions between various groups of journalists, it has been decided that the allotment of the premises at Polo View in view of the now deregistered Kashmir Press Club be cancelled and control of land and buildings situated at Polo View Srinagar which belongs to the Estates Department be reverted back to the said Department".
The Foundation has assessed the lives of Afghan journalists in the past one and a half months and found that they are living the worst life due to the fragile economic situation.
The 2021 press freedom index released recently by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) makes for grim reading. The report reveals that 488 journalists were detained in 2021 – an increase of 20 per cent compared to the previous year – while a total of 46 were killed and 65 held hostage. Of those detained, 60 were women (33 per cent higher than 2020).
The journalists' advocate groups in Afghanistan say that Kam Air has committed a crime by stealing the identity of journalists and asked the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to bring to justice the culprits, Khaama Press reported
Journalists in Pakistan, one of the most dangerous countries in the world to report from, see the legislation as a blatant attempt to curtail the independence of the media.
