May 24, Kathmandu – The Nepal Journalists Association has strongly condemned the abuse and harassment faced by journalist Kishor Shrestha. On Monday evening, the association’s General Secretary, Ram Prasad Dahal, issued a press statement describing the treatment of Shrestha as an attack on a free press and democracy.
“Kishor Shrestha, who is also a former chairperson of the Press Council Nepal, informed the association about increasing activities of detention, threats, and pressure to disclose news sources under the directive of the Prime Minister, who is also in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs,” the statement said.
“The association holds the view that the conduct against Shrestha based on his news reporting constitutes a clear assault on press freedom and democracy. The association strongly condemns such behavior,” it added. The Nepal Journalists Association has demanded an immediate halt to these press-hostile actions and urged all concerned parties to seek resolution through the Press Council in case of any news disputes.
“Additionally, the association has emphatically called for the identification of individuals threatening journalist Shrestha and for prompt legal action to be taken against them,” the press release concluded.
