Maoist Attack over Nepali Media

Nepal‘s leading newspapers are protesting an attack on a prominent media house by Maoist activists. In Nepal Tuesday, any English and Nepali-language newspapers left editorial spaces blank, some with bold black borders. The newspapers are protesting the Sunday attack on one of the country’s biggest publishing houses, Himal Media by dozens of activists belonging to a labor union affiliated to the Maoists. The protesters attacked journalists and property, demanding the reinstatement of Maoist-affiliated employees who had been sacked. Several people were injured. The attackers also expressed anger at coverage critical of the Maoist government. Likewise, Maoist affiliated press labors have obstructed the Kantipur Publications, Nepal’s one of the top newspaper from its regional office situated at eastern part of Nepal and attacked over APCA publication house in capital city. Regular attack over media houses by state owned political party has proved their foresight intention over press freedom.