Incident Reports
Nepal Journalist Federation Sunsari stages a demonstration against the mayor of Dharan Sub-metropolis
2023-05-16
Province 1, Sunsari, Dharan
Nepal Journalist Federation Sunsari staged a demonstration in Sunsari against public expression and the inelegant activities of the mayor of Dharan sub-metropolis Harka Raj Sampang. The demonstrators alleged they will interact with the former mayors of Dharan on May 15 because of Mayor Sampang's constant insulting of journalists and his publicized attitude.
Details and Impacts
| Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
| Primary Form | Harassment |
| Primary Cause | Freedom of Expression |
| Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
| Actor 1 - Affiliations | Journalist/Media |
| Actor 1 - Youth | na |
| Actor 2 - Number of people | 1 |
| Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health) |
| Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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