Topic: Kashmiri Journalist
“Trial by jail”: Rights groups move UN against detention of Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj
Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) submitted an individual complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) on 30 January on behalf of Kashmiri journalist and human rights defender Irfan Mehraj, urging the group to declare his detention arbitrary and in violation of international law.
Kashmiri Journalist Irfan Mehraj completes two years in jail under draconian UAPA
As journalist Irfan Mehraj completed two years in jail, the Journalist Federation Kashmir (JFK) called for his immediate release, condemning his prolonged incarceration.
Jammu and Kashmir HC quashes detention of journalist Majid Hyderi, criticises govt’s “cavalier” use of PSA
The J&K High Court on Wednesday, while quashing the detention order against journalist Majid Hyderi, an independent journalist and television debater, strongly criticised the government for the “cavalier and casual exercise” of power under the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA).
Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj wins human rights journalism award
Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj has been honored with the Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Award for 2024, despite being currently incarcerated under draconian charges.
‘He is innocent’: Srinagar court acquits Kashmir photojournalists of all charges
The Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class in Srinagar acquitted a Kashmiri journalist from all the charges, declaring him innocent.
‘Esteemed reputation in society’: Kashmir court grants bail to journalist Asif Sultan
After 72 days, a Srinagar court has granted bail to Kashmir journalist Asif Sultan in a case related to alleged unlawful activities filed by...
