Kathmandu, May 1 -- Nepal has become increasingly intolerant of journalists, with an increased number of attacks against them and growing digital surveillance of reporters, according to a new report by a civil liberty group.

The Freedom Forum report found 104 incidents of press freedom violations in Nepal in the last 12 months, which is nearly double of what was recorded in 2017. Incidents include journalists being subjected to physical attacks, lawsuits, barred from reporting certain events, and even receiving death threats.

"Last year was challenging and disappointing for press freedom in Nepal because of the significant rise in the number of violations against the press, formulation of laws and policies unfavorable to the free press,...