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55 Journalists Face Persecution for Highlighting People’s Suffering During Lockdown, Clarion India

Shaheen Nazar | Clarion India 19 June 2020 NEW DELHI – Supriya Sharma of Scroll.in is not the only journalist to suffer government’s wrath for reporting on people’s sufferings during lockdown. At least 55 journalists are at the receiving end because of their professional work. Rights & Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) said that the journalists are […]

Coronavirus | Row over inclusion of Chakmas in Arunachal infection tally, The Hindu

The Hindu 06 June 2020 Student body demands exclusion of refugees from State’s COVID-19 numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has added more grist to the refugee debate in Auranchal Pradesh. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has asked the State government, particularly the Changlang district authorities not to include the Chakma and Hajong communities in […]

‘At least 55 journalists targeted during COVID-19 lockdown’, Deccan Herald

Deccan Herald 15 June 2020 It’s not just the COVID-19 virus but also the State that targeted journalists during the national lockdown with arrests, custodial torture, FIRs and show-cause notices, according to a report that documented at least 55 media persons facing the brunt for their reportage. The report ‘India: Media’s Crackdown during COVID-19 Lockdown’ […]