The August 2024 political transition in Bangladesh has created a complex situation for journalists. Those who previously supported the Awami League government through their reporting now face risks from the new power structure, while those who were previously persecuted by the Awami League may have found their position improved. Expert witnesses assess the current media environment and individual journalists' specific risk profiles.
India's press freedom ranking has declined significantly in recent years. Journalists critical of the BJP government or covering sensitive topics (Hindu nationalism, Kashmir, Manipur) face harassment, legal threats under UAPA, and in some cases physical danger. Expert witnesses assess the individual journalist's profile and the current media environment.
Sri Lanka human rights defender claims and Nepal media freedom issues also require specialist expert analysis. Expert witnesses provide country-specific assessment of the risks facing journalists and HRDs based on their reporting history, affiliations, and visibility.
Shrinking civic space (Bangladesh and India)
Journalists and human rights defenders face targeted persecution under sedition, digital security, and anti-terror laws in Bangladesh and India. Expert witnesses assess the appellant's visibility, prior targeting, and whether state protection is available where security forces are complicit.
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Questions solicitors ask
- What risks do journalists face in Bangladesh post-2024?
- The August 2024 political transition in Bangladesh has created a complex situation for journalists. Those who previously supported the Awami League government through their reporting now face risks from the new power structure, while those who were previously persecuted by the Awami League may have found their position improved. Expert witnesses assess the current media environment and individual journalists' specific risk profiles.
- Are Indian journalists at risk?
- India's press freedom ranking has declined significantly in recent years. Journalists critical of the BJP government or covering sensitive topics (Hindu nationalism, Kashmir, Manipur) face harassment, legal threats (UAPA), and in some cases physical danger. Expert witnesses assess the individual journalist's profile and the current media environment.