News and Press Releases

Myanmar: Junta bans The Irrawaddy

On October 29, the ruling Myanmar junta banned independent online news outlet The Irrawaddy and accused the publisher of violating national security…

Thailand: Student publisher bribed to shut down

Thai independent publisher and critic of China Sam Yan Press claim they were offered funds by a Chinese businessman to shut down operations. The…

South Asia: SAMSN members urge South Asian governments to support UN Convention on the safety of journalists

On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on November 2, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South…

Myanmar: New report condemns junta’s silencing of independent media

A new report released today by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the international community to increase pressure on…

Malaysia: Former Utusan Malaysia media workers to receive compensation

On October 23, the High Court of Malaysia ruled that the former media workers of Utusan Malaysia, which ceased its operations in October 2021, are…

Pakistan: Channel 5 journalist crushed to death while covering PTI long march

Reporter Sadaf Naeem was tragically crushed to death under a political lorry container while covering Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long…

Impunity: IFJ demands a Convention to enhance journalists’ safety

To mark the International Day to End Impunity for crimes committed against journalists on 2 November, the IFJ is calling on governments, journalists…

Indonesia: Cyber-attack targets independent media outlet

Independent media outlet Konde.co was hit by a cyber-attack after publishing an article on sexual harassment within the Indonesian Ministry of…

Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted of fraud

In the latest targeted prosecution of Jimmy Lai by Hong Kong authorities, the media tycoon and founder of Apply Daily was convicted of fraud on…

Timor-Leste: Two journalists summoned by police

Two journalists have been summoned by the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) after publishing two articles on a minister’s request to dismiss…

Pakistan: Senior Pakistani journalist killed in Kenya

ARY News anchor-person and senior journalist Arshad Sharif, who was living in hiding after allegedly receiving death threats for his critical…

Philippines: Suspect in murder of journalist Percy Lapid surrenders

A suspect in the murder of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, also known as Percy Lapid, is being held in custody after surrendering to police on…

Philippines: NUJP Secretary General victim of red-tagging

On October 18, the Secretary General of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and Bulatlat managing editor Ronalyn Olea was a…

Myanmar: Journalists and media workers threatened by junta

Media workers from Myanmar news outlets BBC Burmese and The Irrawaddy have been forced into hiding after Myanmar’s military junta threatened legal…

India: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Mattoo banned from travelling for prize ceremony

Sri-Nagar based journalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo, who along with other four members of Reuter team won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize, was barred from flying…

IFJ warns FIFA president against sexism during World Cup

In a letter addressed on 18 October to the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) President, IFJ President Dominique Pradalie and the…

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