An independent international media mission that completed a tour of Nepal stated that the media there has been muzzled both by the Government and the Maoist terrorists. Lauding the journalists for their bravery, the mission said that they are victims of intimidation, harassment, attacks, and detention by both parties. The International Press Freedom and Freedom of _Expression Mission to Nepal is a coalition of 12 media organizations including Reporters sans Frontiers, International Federation of Journalists, International Press Institute, and World Association of Community Broadcasters. The mission noted with concern the "increasing use of the Royal Nepal Army and the armed police forces in violations of press freedom and freedom of _expression."