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Provincial media bills curtail press freedom: Experts


11 February 2019  

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KATHMANDU: Experts have warned that some provisions of media laws which are being drafted are not in favor of the press freedom. They said the provisions are detrimental and are designed to curtail the press freedom, according to The Kathmandu Post report.

Meanwhile,observers have urged the provincial assemblies to take into account the importance of fourth estate in democracy and governance.

The media bills introduced by some provinces have criminalized media-related offences, such as incarcerating journalists.

 

Publish Date : 11 February 2019 07:30 AM

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