Freedom Forum

Freedom Forum is a non-governmental organization, working for institutionalization of democracy and protection and promotion of human rights.

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

#FreeExpression Issue 75 is out now!
Highlights:
👉Relief & equipment support for affected #journalists
👉FF inputs for Nepal's first Citizen Budget
👉#IDUAI2026 celebration & more.

Link: https://t.co/lkSXj3bOOH

Happy Bijayadashami, Deepawali & Chhath 2083 !

@tndahal7 @IFEX

[IFEX @IFEX]

#Nepal 🇳🇵 @ForumFreedom condemned the police who barged into a newsroom and arrested journalists over coverage involving a high-ranking official. "Journalists have every right to protect their sources and report on issues of public interest."

https://t.co/6YNMoDk4lH

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

@UN expert said Nepal government must seize the momentum to advance a transitional justice agenda, intensifying engagement with full range of stakeholders.
https://t.co/GQvrUOq3Kx

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC

#EndImpunity

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Freedom Forum & @OpenBudgets representatives met with @EUinNepal to discuss budget transparency, credibility & public participation in Nepal. 🇳🇵🇪🇺

Strategic collaborations among Dev. Partners, Govt. and CSOs is essential to drive meaningful PFM reforms.
@tndahal7 @itsubashdahal

[CPJ Asia @CPJAsia]

#Nepal: CPJ is concerned by reports that police detained journalists Bishwamani Subedi, Shobharaj Baral, and Dhiraj Basnet on October 30, and raided Naya Patrika and Diyopost offices, apparently seeking to identify news sources.

https://t.co/bJ56EIWUEd

#JournalismIsNotACrime

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

The arrest was made after a case was filed at the District Police Office Gorkha under Electronic Transactions Act for creating and posting misleading content on social media about Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.

https://t.co/Jsxt4KK5f4

@tndahal7

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Nepal police baton charged reporter in Saptari. The reporter said that he has been targeted over his reporting on alleged irregularities in the community schools in Rajbiraj, Saptari.

https://t.co/uN3dVkwQbk

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

नेपाल न्यूज बैंकसँग कुरा गर्दै @forumfreedom का प्रमुख कार्यकारी @tndahal7 ले पत्रकारको सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित गर्नु लोकतान्त्रिक राज्यको प्रमुख दायित्व भएपनि राज्यका निकायबाटै पत्रकार तथा सञ्चारमाध्यममाथि विभिन्न किसिमका ज्यादती भइरहेको बताए ।

https://t.co/dfCnihlwgx

@Bikastimess

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

The call made by @ForumFreedom have urged the state authorities and relevant institutions to take concrete measures to end impunity for crimes against journalists. - @TheAnnaExpress

https://t.co/BzuB8jKuaJ

@tndahal7 @IFEX @haribinod2

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

The discussion focused on:
🔹 OBS 2025 findings
🔹 Strengthening parliamentary budget oversight
🔹 The vital role of the PAC
🔹 Key structural budget reforms
We remain committed to driving fiscal transparency, accountability and public participation in Nepal’s budget process!

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Freedom Forum & @OpenBudgets met with PAC Chairperson Hon. Bharat Bahadur Khadka and the secretary and secretariat officials to discuss Open Budget Survey 2025 findings & structural reforms for stronger fiscal accountability and public participation.
@tndahal7 @itsubashdahal

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

On the International Day to #EndImpunity for Crimes against #Journalists (Nov 2), FF stands in solidarity with victim journalists & their families and calls for impartial investigations & #justice for them.

https://t.co/53kfLTnIqM

@tndahal7 @IFEX @CIVICUSMonitor @NepalNHRC

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

On #EndImpunity Day (Nov 2), Freedom Forum urges the government to ensure justice and accountability for #crimesagainstjournalists. From conflict-era killings and disappearances to recent attacks, #impunity must end.

https://t.co/53kfLTnIqM

@tndahal7 @IFEX @CPJAsia @MediaGFMD

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Freedom Forum condemns police intimidation of journalists. Although the Prime Minister's order to release journalists is welcome, their arrest and harassment constitute a blatant violation of #pressfreedom.

https://t.co/ov4W7efxre

@tndahal7 @IFEX @CPJAsia @NepalNHRC

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

@Hello_MoIC minister Dr. Bikram Timalsina has confirmed release of arrested journalists.
https://t.co/hdtM8YeY7i

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Nepal Police arrested #journalists from newsrooms . Arresting mediaperson without clear explanation of charges or arrest warrant raise serious concerns about #pressfreedom & #journalistssafety.
@tndahal7

https://t.co/iEW7hySEP9

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

फ्रिडम फोरमका कार्यकारी निर्देशक @tndahal7 ले कान्तिपुरसँग भने, "पत्रकारले सूचना पाएपछि उसले समाचार लेख्छ । पत्रकारलाई पक्राउ गरेर कसले सूचना दियो भनेर सोध्नु गैरकानुनी कुरा हो ।"

https://t.co/j7Hvx2h46x

@NepalNHRC @rti_nepal @ekantipur_com

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Explore updates on #FreedomOfExpression, #RTI, #Mediarights and our continued efforts to promote transparent and accountable #publicfinancemanagement in Nepal in 75th issue of our newsletter #FreeExpression here:

https://t.co/lkSXj3bOOH

@tndahal7 @IFEX @OpenBudgets @NepalNHRC

[IFEX @IFEX]

#Nepal 🇳🇵 @ForumFreedom and its global media partners have been providing reporting fellowships, livelihood assistance, and equipment support to journalists affected by the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi flood in August 2026.

https://t.co/uGXp9Vi0OL

[IFEX @IFEX]

#Nepal 🇳🇵 @ForumFreedom reported that four journalists went missing after the flash flood in August. 14 relatives of journalists are still missing, two reporters lost their cars & 6 radio stations were affected due to unstable connections.

https://t.co/R5llxAHk12

[IFEX @IFEX]

#Nepal 🇳🇵 @ForumFreedom filed a total of 18 Right To Information applications with the Office of the Prime Minister and 17 ministries "to promote transparency and accountability in government appointments and expenditure."

https://t.co/ovYtPrmj5g