Nepal - Provincial reporter stabbed to death amid growing threats and attacks on journalists

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns reporter Yadav Poudel's murder last night in Birtamod, in the eastern district of Jhapa, and offers its condolences to his family and friends. His throat was cut by unidentified attackers at around midnight. He worked for Rajdhani Daily and Avenues Television. “Poudel's murder comes at a time of constant threats and growing violence for journalists,” Reporters Without Borders said. “We urge the authorities not to neglect the possibility that he was killed in (...)

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