Press Freedom Essential for Democracy, Human Rights: NHRC Member

Kathmandu. National Human Rights Commission member Manoj Duwadi has stated that democracy and human rights cannot be imagined without press freedom and freedom of expression. Participating in a demonstration organized on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, member Duwadi mentioned that a compelling situation has arisen in Nepal where press freedom must be celebrated not only as a festival but also as a movement for the protection of rights.Commission member Duwadi claimed that freedom of expression is the biggest tool of human rights. Expressing concern and worry that some recent steps by the government could harm press freedom, he...