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Press Statement Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly terror attack02 May, 2019 Following the deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on April 21, the Sri Lanka government blocked several social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticised the decision by the government, to block social media, restricting the access to information of the people of Sri Lanka. On Sunday, April 21, there were a series of bombings at churches and hotels in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa. Over 250 people were killed and over 300 were injured in the attacks. Information about the attacks, as well as images and videos quickly spread on social media channels across the island and the globe. In less than 12 hours, the Sri Lanka government had blocked social media channels in an attempt to stop the spread of ‘false news reports’. Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Viber were all affected. Reports also suggested that access to VPNs in Sri Lank was impacted. The government has not said when the ban will be lifted. This is not the first time the government has blocked social media. In March 2018 social media channels were blocked following riots in Kandy. The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association said: “SLWJA offers its gratitude to all media institutions and journalists who did their duty in a good manner while reporting this incident and hope they will continue to do so in the future.” The Federation of Media Employees Trade Unions said: “It is our firm belief that the total blackout of social media would not help in finding solutions for the destructive tendencies and crises prevailing in the country. We appeal to all to use social media platforms with responsibility.” The IFJ said: “The decision by the Sri Lanka government to restrict access to social media is a violation of the people’s right to information, and also creates unnecessary stress on people and families as they try to contact and confirm the safety of their loved ones. Restricting social media and the internet, means that journalists are also restricted in their work, which has been essential in this time. We support our Sri Lankan colleagues who have worked tirelessly to report on the attacks.” Written By The IFJ represents more than 600,000 journalists in 140 countries. For further information contact IFJ Asia-Pacific on +61 2 9333 0946 Find the IFJ on Twitter: @ifjasiapacific Find the IFJ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IFJAsiaPacific Comments Resources - Media Freedom in Sri Lanka- 2020 09/24/2021 Download - Chasing Justice : Study on impunity for crimes against journalists in Maldives 08/22/2021 Download - IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, August 2021 08/18/2021 Download
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Nepal पत्रकार धम्क्याउनेलाई कारबाहीको माग05 Oct, 2015 कान्तिपुर दैनिकका बर्दिया सम्वाददाता कमल पन्थीलाई समाचारको विषयलाई लिएर सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फ भौतिक कारबाहीको धम्की दिइएकोमा नेपाल पत्रकार महासंघको गम्भीर ध्यानाकर्षा भएको छ । महासंघ बर्दिया शाखाका अनुसार, २०७२ असोज १५ गते कान्तिपुर दैनिकमा प्रकाशित समाचारमाथि टिप्पणी गर्दै मुकेश चौधरी भन्ने व्यक्तिले पन्थीलाई ‘चौराहामा लगेर जलाउने पर्ने हो’ भनी फेसबुकमा टिप्पणी लेखेका थिए । हाल उनलाई पक्राउ गरी कानुनी कारवाही अघि बढाइएको स्थानीय प्रशासनको भनाइ छ । महासंघ समाचारको विषयलाई लिएर गरिने यस्ता हिंसाजन्य अभिव्यक्ति र धम्कीको कडा शब्दमा भर्त्सना गर्दै दोषीमाथि कानुनी कारवाही र पीडित पत्रकारको भरपर्दो सुरक्षा व्यवास्थाको माग गर्दछ । Written By Federation of Nepali Journalists Media Village, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal Telephone: +977 01 449 0063/ 493 873/ 447 8235 Comments Resources - IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, September, 2022 09/15/2022 Download - IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, August 2022 08/15/2022 Download - IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, July 2022 07/15/2022 Download