Dailekh Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai condemned arrests in the 8-year-old murder case of a radio journalist. (Reuters/Rajendra Chitrakar)

Nepal takes one step toward justice for Dekendra Thapa

January 30, 2013 4:20 PM EST

Lau Tzu once said: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In Nepal, getting to that first step has been a tumultuous process. Tomorrow, a court in the western district of Dailekh is expected to formally begin hearings in the 2004 murder case of journalist Dekendra Raj Thapa.

Numerous Nepali journalists flee after receiving threats

January 28, 2013 4:45 PM EST

New York, January 28, 2013–Authorities in Nepal should ensure the safety of more than 20 journalists who fled the western district of Dailekh on Thursday after receiving death threats from individuals they said were supporters of the ruling Maoist party, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At least five news outlets have been forced…

Nepalese journalists threatened during Bhattarai visit

January 24, 2013 3:57 PM EST

New York, January 24, 2013–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the threats and acts of intimidation against journalists in Nepal during Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai’s visit on Wednesday to the western district of Dailekh.