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MEDIA RELEASE: INDIA Download press release as PDF  HERE November 25, 2015 Indian journalists injured by police The International Federation of Journalists ( IFJ ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) (NUJI) in strongly criticizing the actions of police who charged at a group of journalists in northern India. The  IFJ  call on the local and state authorities to investigate the incident and guarantee the safety of journalists. On November 24, journalists were covering a dharma (a non-violent, sit-in protest) between the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramshankar Katheria, BJP MLA and local traders in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. During the protest, police tried to disburse the group and ‘baton charged’ at the journalists. During the incident, over 10 journalists were injured, including some seriously, after they were beaten by police during the charge. In a statement, NUJ(I) president Ras Bihari said:...

IFJ  AP Bulletin: November Download press release as PDF  HERE November 1, 2015 IFJ  Asia Pacific Bulletin: November  Welcome to the  IFJ  Asia-Pacific’s monthly e-bulletin. The next bulletin will be sent on  December 1, 2015 , and contributions from affiliates are most welcome. To contribute, email  ifj @ ifj -asia.org Please distribute this bulletin widely among colleagues in the media. Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ ifjasiapacific Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ IFJAsiaPacific Join the  IFJ  Asia Pacific mailing list  here Follow the  IFJ  #EndImpunity campaign:  here In this bulletin: IFJ  launches annual #EndImpunity campaign IFJ  launches  Strengthening Media in the Pacific  report IFJ  holds regional meeting on youth in Thailand Two journalists killed in one month: India Female journalists threatened a...

MEDIA RELEASE: Philippines Download press release as PDF  HERE November 23, 2015 Six years on: Justice denied in the Philippines Photo: One of the relatives visits the massacre site in 2014. Credit: Jane Worthington The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in expressing sympathies to the victims and the families of those killed in the Ampatuan Massacre six years ago. The IFJ and NUJP condemn the Philippine government led by President Aquino III for its continued inaction in bringing those responsible to justice and providing support to the families left behind. On November 23, 2009 58 people including 32 journalists were brutally murdered in Maguindanao in the south of the Philippines. It is the largest massacre of journalists in history. The victims were travelling in a political convoy when they were ambushed, murdered,. Following the massacre in 2009...

Subscribed and published by  ANJAN K SAMAL for  THE ASIAN CHRONICLE. President of India condoles the passing away of Shri Khekiho Zhimomo Media in India has always supported freedom of individuals to speak out their conviction, says President President of India to present the standard to 18 Sqn and 22 Sqn of Indian AIR Force at AIR force station, Hasimara, tomorrow Text of PM’s statement to Media outside Parliament ahead of the Winter Session of 2015 PM greets the people of India, on the historic occasion of 1st Constitution Day; salutes Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for his contribution to Indian Constitution Constitution Day observed in MHA SAARC Regional Workshop - Member Countries to deliberate upon the best practices on Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster management occupies an important place in India’s policy; says Union Home Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates Workshop on online Pension Sanction and Payment Tracking System ‘Bhavishya’ ACC Approval “Natok...