Abrar Fayaz

Asia, Western Visayas

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Journalist | Filmmaker | Work : TKW , NIKKIE ASIA, INSIDER, TRT WORLD, DW, SCMP, THE DIPLOMAT, THE QUINT & others

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Voters Show up in Record Numbers to Kick off Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections - Tribune Content Agency

Sep 20, 2024 | tribunecontentagency.com | Abrar Fayaz

Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) voted in the first phase of assembly elections — the first in a decade — on September 18. Voters stood in long lines outside polling booths to cast their ballots. Late on Wednesday, the Election Commission of India reported a voter turnout of 61.13 percent in the first phase of the three-phase assembly election. Eight assembly constituencies in the Jammu region and 16 from the Kashmir Valley voted in the first phase.
Voters Show up in Record Numbers to Kick off Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

Sep 20, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Abrar Fayaz

Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) voted in the first phase of assembly elections — the first in a decade — on September 18. Voters stood in long lines outside polling booths to cast their ballots. Late on Wednesday, the Election Commission of India reported a voter turnout of 61.13 percent in the first phase of the three-phase assembly election. Eight assembly constituencies in the Jammu region and 16 from the Kashmir Valley voted in the first phase.
Iran's supreme court overturns death sentence given to Toomaj Salehi

Jun 22, 2024 | indexoncensorship.org | Mehran Firdous |Abrar Fayaz |Daniella Peled

Today, 22 June 2024, Iran’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence handed down in the case of rapper Toomaj Salehi on the basis that it was contrary to Iranian law and excessive. Salehi had been sentenced to death for alleged crimes including “corruption on earth,” but his conviction and sentence arose from him using his music and his voice to stand in support of Iranian women and to speak out about his treatment in prison.
Index on Censorship seeks new Communications and Events Manager

Jun 13, 2024 | indexoncensorship.org | Mehran Firdous |Abrar Fayaz |Daniella Peled |Martin Bright

Index on Censorship is looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Communications and Events Manager. The role will sit at the heart of the organisation and will be instrumental in running external communications across our social media channels, liaising with media to secure coverage and organising our events. Requirements:The ideal candidate will be confident in their ability to foster partnerships and will have strong writing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Fears of censorship grow as Modi begins third term

Jun 11, 2024 | indexoncensorship.org | Mehran Firdous |Abrar Fayaz |Hanan Zaffar

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi readies for his third term, he formally took the oath of office on Sunday, casting a shadow over the nation’s landscape of free speech and press freedom.
Index on Censorship seeks new editor

May 24, 2024 | indexoncensorship.org | Mehran Firdous |Abrar Fayaz |Daniella Peled |Martin Bright

Index is hiring a new editor to work at the heart of its editorial team. Reporting directly to the CEO and heading the editorial department, they will be expected to oversee agenda-setting investigations, articles, columns and fiction. This is an excellent opportunity to help curate an outstanding quarterly magazine both in print and online. As such, the right candidate will have ample experience and exceptional journalistic judgement.
アングル：インドで総選挙控えネット遮断頻発、農家などのデモ抑圧

Mar 8, 2024 | jp.reuters.com | Mehran Firdous |Abrar Fayaz

［シャンブー（インド）４日トムソン・ロイター財団］ - 警棒で殴られ、催涙ガスを浴びせられ、コンクリート製の障害物や有刺鉄線で足止めされつつ、農作物価格の引き上げを求める何千人ものインド人農民らは首都に向けて行進を続けている。だが、目に見えない障害も待ち構える。「デジタル・ブラックアウト（停電）」、つまりネット接続の遮断だ。２月、トラクターとトラックを連ねて北部パンジャブ州から首都ニューデリーに向かっていた農民らは、携帯電話が使えなくなっていることに気づいた。州当局による一時的なインターネット遮断が原因だった。これが初めてではない。２０２２年、ネット遮断の回数が世界で最も多かったのはインドだ。抗議デモの主催者は、５月に予定される総選挙を前にデジタル領域での弾圧が増えることを警戒している。農業協同組合の指導者らが求めているのは、州からの補助金や農作物の最低買取価格に関する、法的な裏付けのある保障だ。...
India's massive farmer protests spark police brutality claims

Feb 27, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Abrar Fayaz |Mehran Firdous

SHAMBHU, India -- Hardeep Singh marched among a sea of fellow farmers toward India's capital Delhi in what he thought was a peaceful protest. Then it descended into chaos. Police lead shot and teargas rained down on protesters demonstrating for better conditions, and the 28-year-old Singh was wounded.
Inside India's strategic Zojila Tunnel near the tense China border

Jun 17, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Abrar Fayaz |Muqeet Mohammed Shah

ZOJILA, India -- Workers tunneling deep into the mountains near India's contentious border with China are racing to complete a road connection that promises to become a linchpin of New Delhi's defense strategy, as both sides build up infrastructure. The Zojila Tunnel in the Himalayas is due to connect Ganderbal in Kashmir with the town of Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh.
Inside India's strategic Zojila Tunnel near the tense China border

Jun 16, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Abrar Fayaz