On Saturday, June 9, veteran journalist and media pioneer, Jonas Cullwick, passed away in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The International Federation of Journalists and its affiliate the Media Association blong Vanuatu (MAV) expressed sadness over Jonas’ passing, and condolences for his family, friends and colleagues.
On Saturday, June 9, veteran journalist and media pioneer, Jonas Cullwick, passed away in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The International Federation of Journalists and its affiliate the Media Association blong Vanuatu (MAV) expressed sadness over Jonas’ passing, and condolences for his family, friends and colleagues.
Jonas Cullwick was working as a senior journalist at the Daily Post in Vanuatu…
The publisher and columnist of the community paper, Trends and Times, was shot by unidentified persons near the wet market of Panabo City in Davao del Norte. Denora’s colleagues acknowledged that he was ‘fearless’ in his commentaries in broadcast and print, which might have led the brazen attack on him.
Yemeni journalist Anwar Al-Rakan died on 8 June just two days after his release from a Houthi prison, amid claims he had been tortured.
Yemeni journalist Anwar Al-Rakan died on 8 June just two days after his release from a Houthi prison, amid claims he had been tortured.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined its affiliate the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS) in strongly condemning the brutal treatment in captivity which had led to his death.
Al-Rakan had been detained in Al-Saleh city detention facility located in Taiz, Yemen for unknown reasons.
The journalist’s family said that Al-Rakan died on 8 June, two days after his release, due to the torture that he…
The acting editor of weekly Aamder Bikrampur had gone to a pharmacy near his village of Kakaldi at when at least four motorcycle borne youth wearing hoods exploded a bomb outside the pharmacy, creating panic while Shahjahan was dragged outside the shop. The assailants shot him point blank in the chest and fled. He died on the spot.
Journalists' safety, Impunity, IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists has condemned a series of violent attacks against journalists during elections in Zambia.
The International Federation of Journalists has condemned a series of violent attacks against journalists during elections in Zambia.
Seven journalists from four media houses - The Mast, News Diggers, Radio Phoenix and Prime Television - were attacked, beaten and threatened by suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres around midnight on Tuesday, 5 June, while heading to the vote counting centre of the Chilanga by- elections.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) which represents 600,000 journalists around the world,…
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Friday 1st of June to Friday 6th of June.
1. What’s behind the case of the Russian journalist who faked his own death, By Chris Dukan, The Weekly Observer
2. IMPORTANT NOT TO DILUTE HARD-WON RTI VICTORIES, Daily Mirror
3. Press freedom groups fear staged murder of Russian journalist could 'damage media credibility', By…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has backed calls for the immediate release of a TV reporter arrested covering the armed confrontations between Somaliland and the Puntland region of Somalia.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has backed calls for the immediate release of a TV reporter arrested covering the armed confrontations between Somaliland and the Puntland region of Somalia.
Mukhtar Abdi Jama, a reporter for SOMNEWS TV, was arbitrarily arrested by Somaliland police on 4 June in Las Anod, Sool on the orders of the Governor Abdi Khayre Dirir, while covering a press conference held by local elders in the Taleh district. The meeting addressed the…
Monday, June 4, marked the 29th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and as predicted Mainland authorities blocked any discussion or reporting on the anniversary online and in the media. Not a single media outlet reported on the anniversary. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) criticised the actions by the authorities as an attempt to control information and the narrative surrounding the Tiananmen Massacre.
Monday, June 4, marked the 29th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and as predicted Mainland authorities blocked any discussion or reporting on the anniversary online and in the media. Not a single media outlet reported on the anniversary. The…
Two senior journalists faced attack and abduction within a few hours in Lahore, Pakistan, highlighting the tough situation for the media ahead of the parliamentary elections. Journalist Asad Kharal was attacked by armed masked men; and Gul Bukhari was abducted and briefly detained by unidentified men in two separate incidents on June 5 night.
Two senior journalists faced attack and abduction within a few hours in Lahore, Pakistan, highlighting the tough situation for the media ahead of the parliamentary elections. Journalist Asad Kharal was attacked by armed masked men; and Gul Bukhari was abducted and briefly detained by unidentified men in two separate incidents on June 5 night.
The…
La Asociación de Prensa Uruguaya (APU) denunció que Canal 7 enviará al seguro de paro a dos trabajadores y delegados sindicales. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas, organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en el mundo, reclama la reincorporación de los trabajadores cuyo derecho a organizarse libremente y sin represalias debe ser respetado.
La Asociación de Prensa Uruguaya (APU) denunció que Canal 7 enviará al seguro de paro a dos trabajadores y delegados sindicales. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en el mundo, reclama la reincorporación de los trabajadores…
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) have urged the Russian authorities to release a Ukrainian journalist given a 12-year sentence for alleged espionage.
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) have urged the Russian authorities to release a Ukrainian journalist given a 12-year sentence for alleged espionage.
Roman Sushchenko was sentenced to 12 years in a high security prison on 4 June, after he was found guilty of spying by a Moscow court.
The IFJ-EFJ joined its affiliates the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) and the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (IMTUU) in condemning the harsh verdict and in…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Executive Committee meeting in Taiwan on May 12-13 expresses its deep concern over the Indian government’s manoeuvres to control the media and impinge on the right to freedom of expression and access to information, critical to its democracy.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Executive Committee meeting in Taiwan on May 12-13 expresses its deep concern over the Indian government’s manoeuvres to control the media and impinge on the right to freedom of expression and access to information, critical to its democracy.
The IFJ takes note of the ongoing efforts of its affiliate, the Indian Journalists Union (IJU), to caution the…
The website of the popular daily The Daily Star, was blocked for more than 18 hours on June 1 following an order from the telecommunications authority in Bangladesh.
The website of the popular daily The Daily Star, was blocked for more than 18 hours on June 1 following an order from the telecommunications authority in Bangladesh.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing serious concern over the blocking of the website over news content; and urges the Bangladeshi authorities to refrain from such censorship.
The Daily Star website was blocked beginning June 1 night following instructions from Bangladesh…
Less than two months out from Cambodia’s general elections due on July 29, the National Election Commission (NEC) has released a code of conduct for reporters covering the ballot. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticized the news rules for restricting press freedom and an attempt to control the election reporting.
Less than two months out from Cambodia’s general elections due on July 29, the National Election Commission (NEC) has released a code of conduct for reporters covering the ballot. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticized the news rules for restricting press freedom and an attempt to control the election reporting.
The code…
Journalist Dinesh Giri was attacked by three people over a news report on the evening of June 2 in Belbari, Morang in eastern Nepal.
Journalist Dinesh Giri was attacked by three people over a news report on the evening of June 2 in Belbari, Morang in eastern Nepal.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Nepal Press Union (NPU) condemn the attack and urge the authorities to immediately arrest and punish those involved in beating the journalist.
On June 2, Giri, the editor of nirantarkhabar.com and also the treasurer of NPU Morang branch, was called out of his residence by three persons – Bishal Thapa, Jagen Gurung and Chitra Khadka, who then proceeded to…
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) condemned today the increasing verbal and online violence against journalists in Ukraine.
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) condemned today the increasing verbal and online violence against journalists in Ukraine.
On 30 May 2018, Larisa Sargan, spokeswoman of the General Prosecutor of Ukraine, posted on her Facebook page a list of 26 so-called "traitors" who criticized the law enforcement authorities after the so-called "murder" in Kyiv of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. The "murder" was in fact an operation in which Ukrainian security services (SBU)…
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Friday 25th of May to Friday 1st of June.
1. Jerusalem: Keep Your Ill-Thought, Group Replies CAN, By Rasheed Aninakar, Independent Newspaper Limited
2. It's the self-censorship, stupid!, By Joao Paulo Meneses, Macau Business
3. Woman journalist hails "greater press freedom" in Kuwait, Kuwait News Agency
4. IFJ calls for…
A joint delegation comprising representatives of the Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) presented the Declaration on Media Freedom in the Arab World to the General Secretary of the League of Arab States (LAS), inviting the organisation to sign it.
A joint delegation of the Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) visited Cairo, Egypt on 30 May to request support of the League of Arab States (LAS) for the Declaration on Media Freedom in the Arab World, which aims to defend independent journalism in the Arab world.
LAS General Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and the Assistant…
This event will be remembered as the “Babchenko case”. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world’s largest organization of journalists with 600,000 members in 146 countries, stresses that the profession’s aim is to seek the truth and that any manipulation of information can dramatically damage media credibility as well as journalism as a whole.
This event will be remembered as the “Babchenko case”. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world’s largest organization of journalists with 600,000 members in 146 countries, stresses that the profession’s aim is to seek the truth and that any manipulation of information can dramatically damage media credibility…
The 40-year-old correspondent for the Excelsior, a national daily newspaper and contributor to local radio and TV stations, was found beaten to death in the state of Tamaulipas of the US border, according to prosecutors quoted in media reports.
The journalist, who covered politics and general news in a state which is in the grip of turf wars among rival drug cartels, was left on a narrow dirty road on the outskirts of Ciudad Victoria one day after he was abducted, media reports added. His body was bloodied, shirtless and missing one shoe.
Source: AFP
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned an Israeli draft law that seeks to criminalise the recording, photographing and filming of Israeli soldiers on duty.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned an Israeli draft law that seeks to criminalise the recording, photographing and filming of Israeli soldiers on duty.
The bill, entitled the “Prohibition against photographing and documenting [Israeli army] soldiers”, comes as a response to a “worrying phenomenon of documentation of Israeli soldiers” for many years, says Robert Ilatov, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu party who proposed the draft to the Knesset, Israel’s…
On May 28, Fairfax Media in Australia agreed to extend superannuation to employees on parental leave. The decision came after several years of bargaining agreement negotiations with the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and MEAA welcome the decision, a huge win for Fairfax employees.
On May 28, Fairfax Media in Australia agreed to extend superannuation to employees on parental leave. The decision came after several years of bargaining agreement negotiations with the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and MEAA welcome the decision, a huge win for Fairfax…
Hallaron muerto a golpes a un periodista en el estado de Tamaulipas. Los hechos ocurrieron el martes 29 por la mañana, a menos de una semana del asesinato de la periodista Alicia Díaz González en Monterrey. La FIP se une a su afiliado, el Sindicato Nacional de Redactores de la Prensa (SNRP), condenando este hostil acontecimiento y exigiendo que no quede impune.
Hallaron muerto a golpes a un periodista en el estado de Tamaulipas. Los hechos ocurrieron el martes 29 por la mañana, a menos de una semana del asesinato de la periodista Alicia Díaz González en Monterrey. La FIP se une a su afiliado, el Sindicato Nacional de Redactores de la Prensa (SNRP), condenando este hostil acontecimiento y…
La agencia de noticias estatal, Télam, despidió a dos periodistas el pasado lunes 28 de mayo tras acusarlxs de publicar una nota con información presuntamente falsa. En solidaridad con sus compañerxs, lxs trabajadorxs de la agencia se declararon en paro por tiempo indeterminado. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en el mundo, repudia esta medida considerada como un grave accionar contra la libertad de prensa.
La agencia de noticias estatal, Télam, despidió a dos periodistas el pasado lunes 28 de mayo, tras acusarlxs de publicar una nota con información presuntamente falsa. En solidaridad con sus compañerxs,…
Alrededor de 30 trabajadorxs de la emisora Radio del Plata denunciaron que fueron despedidxs el pasado domingo 27 de mayo. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadorxs en todo el mundo expresa su preocupación ante este grave ataque a la libertad de expresión, y se solidariza con lxs compañerxs afectadxs acompañando su reclamo de inmediata reincorporación.
Alrededor de 30 trabajadorxs de la emisora Radio del Plata denunciaron que fueron despedidxs el pasado domingo 27 de mayo. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadorxs en todo el mundo expresa su preocupación ante este grave…
McComick, the reporter and Smeltzer both working for WYFF local television in North Carolina, died when a falling tree crushed their car as they drove down a highway during an assignment to cover extreme weather conditions in the area. According to media reports, the heavy rainfall had waterlogged the soil, which might have contributed to the tree’s fall.
Source: BBC
Un fotógrafo de la revista La Garganta Poderosa fue atacado y detenido por la Prefectura, el pasado 26 de mayo, luego de que intentara registrar un violento operativo en la Villa 21 de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en todo el mundo, repudia el accionar delictivo y violatorio de la libertad de expresión acatado por los efectivos y exige la liberación inmediata del reportero gráfico.
Un fotógrafo de la revista La Garganta Poderosa fue atacado y detenido por la Prefectura, el pasado 26 de mayo, luego de que intentara registrar un violento operativo en la Villa 21…
Un fotógrafo de la revista La Garganta Poderosa fue atacado y detenido por la Prefectura, el pasado 26 de mayo, luego de que intentara registrar un violento operativo en la Villa 21 de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en todo el mundo, repudia el accionar delictivo y violatorio de la libertad de expresión acatado por los efectivos y exige la liberación inmediata del reportero gráfico.
Un fotógrafo de la revista La Garganta Poderosa fue atacado y detenido por la Prefectura, el pasado 26 de mayo, luego de que intentara registrar un violento operativo en la Villa 21 de la Ciudad de…
El pasado viernes 25 de mayo tras varias semanas de rumores, cerca de 300 trabajadores de la emisora del grupo Luksic fueron desvinculados de sus labores. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas, organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en todo el mundo, expresa su preocupación ante los hechos violatorios a la libertad de prensa y expresión que están teniendo lugar en el país y reclama a las autoridades que intercedan para frenar esta embestida sobre los derechos laborales de los trabajadores y trabajadoras de medios de Chile.
El pasado viernes 25 de mayo tras varias semanas de rumores, cerca de 300 trabajadores de Canal 13 fueron desvinculados de sus…
The 52-year-old reporter for El Financiero newspaper was found dead in her home with stabs wounds. According to reports quoting officials, the body of Ms González, who lived in the town of norteña de Monterrey, Nuevo León state, was found by her children who were upstairs at the time and called for help. They reportedly told the authorities that they heard no noise.
Colleagues of the journalists quoted by the AFP said that she reported on local business, which is not considered ‘sensitive’.
Dozens of delegates at the IFJ’s gender council conference - from Asia to the Americas and Europe to the Middle East – have issued a global call for action to address the violence, poverty and discrimination faced by women worldwide.
Dozens of delegates at the IFJ’s gender council conference - from Asia to the Americas and Europe to the Middle East – have issued a global call for action to address the violence, poverty and discrimination faced by women worldwide.
Meeting in Santander, Spain on 25 and 26 May, delegates condemned:
• The violence and harassment faced by women journalists across the world. IFJ statistics demonstrate at least 1 in every 2 journalists have suffered sexual…
The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today condemned the Opens external link in new windowupdated sanctions list signed on 14 May Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and published yesterday which bans for three years Russian media organisations based in Ukraine, including Russian news agencies RIA Novosti, Rossiyasegodnya.rf, Sputniknews.com, Rsport.ria.ru, 1prime.ru, Realty.ria. ru "and" rian.com.ua ".
The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today condemned the updated sanctions list signed on 14 May Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and published yesterday which bans for three years Russian media organisations based in…
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) se ha unido a su afiliado mexicano, el Sindicato Nacional de Redactores de la Prensa (SNRP), en condenar el asesinato de la periodista Alicia Díaz González, la cuarta profesional de medios asesinada en el país en lo que va de año.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) se ha unido a su afiliado mexicano, el Sindicato Nacional de Redactores de la Prensa (SNRP), en condenar el asesinato de la periodista Alicia Díaz González, la cuarta profesional de medios asesinada en el país en lo que va de año.
La periodista y colaboradora de los diarios ‘El Financiero’ y ‘Reforma’, de 52 años, apareció sin vida y con signos de violencia el 23 de…
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Friday 18th of May to Friday 25th of May.
1. Palestine Journalists Syndicate to prosecute Israel in ICC, Middle East Monitor
2. WHO Bows to China Pressure, Contravenes Human Rights in Refusing Taiwan Media, By David Green, The News Lens International
3. MOFA protests over Taiwan media exclusion from WHA, Focus…
The IFJ Gender Council Conference on Women and Journalism: The Fight for Equality will take place on 25/26 May, 2018, at the Palacio de la Magdelena, Santander, Spain.
The IFJ Gender Council Conference on Women and Journalism: The Fight for Equality will take place on 25/26 May, 2018, at the Palacio de la Magdelena, Santander, Spain.
AGENDA
Friday 25 May
18.00 – Opening of the Conference – Women and Journalism: The struggle for Equality
Eva Díaz Tezanos, vice-president of the Government of Cantabria
Gema Igual, Mayor of Santander
Alicia Renedo, General Director of Women's Affairs
Zuliana Lainez Otero, President, FEPALC and ANP Peru
Mindy Ran,…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the arrest of two organisers of an annual media award in Tripoli, Libya.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the arrest of two organisers of an annual media award in Tripoli, Libya.
Armed men linked to the Government of National Accord (GNA), Lybia’s internationally recognized government, have arrested Suleiman Qashout, chair of the Septimus Award board, and Mohamad Yaacoubi, director of the award, at a café in Tripoli’s Hai Al-Andalous area on April 29, 2018.
The Septimus Award, named after the Roman emperor who was born in Libya, has been given annually since…
The IFJ Gender Council Conference on Women and Journalism: The Fight for Equality will take place on 25/26 May, 2018, at the Palacio de la Magdelena, Santander, Spain.
The IFJ Gender Council Conference on Women and Journalism: The Fight for Equality will take place on 25/26 May, 2018, at the Palacio de la Magdelena, Santander, Spain.
AGENDA
Friday 25 May
18.00 – Opening of the Conference – Women and Journalism: The struggle for Equality
Eva Díaz Tezanos, vice-president of the Government of Cantabria
Gema Igual, Mayor of Santander
Alicia Renedo, General Director of Women's Affairs
Zuliana Lainez Otero, President, FEPALC and ANP Peru
Mindy Ran, Co-Chair, IFJ…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the arrest of two organisers of an annual media award in Tripoli, Libya.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the arrest of two organisers of an annual media award in Tripoli, Libya.
Armed men linked to the Government of National Accord (GNA), Lybia’s internationally recognized government, have arrested Suleiman Qashout, chair of the Septimus Award board, and Mohamad Yaacoubi, director of the award, at a café in Tripoli’s Hai Al-Andalous area on April 29, 2018.
The Septimus Award, named after the Roman emperor who was born in Libya, has been given annually since 2012 to Libyan…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned a 10 year prison sentence handed out to researcher and investigative journalist Ismail Alexandrani in Egypt.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned a 10 year prison sentence handed out to researcher and investigative journalist Ismail Alexandrani in Egypt.
The North Cairo Military Criminal Court sentenced Alexandrani on May 22 for having allegedly published military secrets and joined the Muslim brotherhood.
The IFJ expressed serious concerns over the sentence and the repeated targeting of journalists in Egypt, preventing them from freely exercising their job and their right to…
In a decision that has been welcomed in the region, three executives and an opinion writer from the Fiji Times have been cleared of sedition by the Fiji High Court on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly welcomed the decision, declaring it a win for press freedom in Fiji and the Pacific.
In a decision that has been welcomed in the region, three executives and an opinion writer from the Fiji Times have been cleared of sedition by the Fiji High Court on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly welcomed the decision, declaring it a win for press freedom in Fiji and the Pacific.
Tuesday’s decision…
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Friday 11th of May to Friday 17th of May.
1. Decent working environment key to quality journalism: IFJ, By Lee Hsin-Yin, Focus Taiwan News Channel
2. Denying Taiwanese reporters WHA access 'unacceptable': IFJ, By Lee Hsin-Yin
3. IFJ emphasizes press freedom, safety, By Lia Chia-Nan, Taipei Times
4. Ensure safety of journalists:…
The freelance journalist who contributed to various media organisations, including Sham News Network, Anadolu Agency and Reuters) was deliberately shot dead outside his home in rural Daraa by unknown armed men.
Journalists' safety, Impunity, IFJ
The accreditation for two Taiwanese journalists to cover the upcoming World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland has been denied. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Association of Taiwan Journalists (ATJ) have strongly criticized the move and called for the journalists to be granted accreditation.
The accreditation for two Taiwanese journalists to cover the upcoming World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland has been denied. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Association of Taiwan Journalists (ATJ) have strongly criticized the move and called for the journalists to be granted accreditation.
The World Health…
The TV host and Director of Tabasco radio station was gunned down as he left his home in Villahermosa, the capital of southern Tabasco state.
Media reports quoted the state governor Arturo Núñez as saying that the killing was not a robbery and appeared to be related to Huerta’s work as a journalist. “They apparently went to execute him,” he said.
Un conductor de radio y televisión fue acribillado el pasado 15 de mayo al salir de su casa, en el estado de Tabasco. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en el mundo, condena este hostil asesinato y exige a las autoridades una investigación seria que determine los responsables.
Un conductor de radio y televisión fue acribillado el pasado 15 de mayo al salir de su casa, en el estado de Tabasco. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) organización que representa a 600.000 comunicadores y comunicadoras en el mundo, condena este hostil asesinato y exige a las autoridades una investigación seria que…
The Ukrainian State Security Service (SBU) on 15 May raided the office of Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti in Kiev after detaining one of its journalists Kirill Vyshynsky on allegations of treason.
Officials told media that Vyshynsky, a dual Ukrainian-Russian national, would be charged with treason for his “subversive” reporting to justify Moscow’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, meaning that he could be imprisoned for up to 15 years. A SBU spokesperson added that Russian controlled media were being “used as tools in a hybrid war against Ukraine.”
The Kremlin has condemned the “outrageous and scandalous” arrest, describing the incident as a “repressive” policy against the…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has praised the dedication and solidarity of journalists at Al Jazeera in London who have won a 9 percent pay rise after threatening to strike.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has praised the dedication and solidarity of journalists at Al Jazeera in London who have won a 9 percent pay rise after threatening to strike.
Members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), an IFJ affiliate, and the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (Bectu) at Al Jazeera English voted on May 16 to accept an improved offer of a 9 percent increase over 2 years.
The pay increase, won after staff voted massively in…
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today supported the strike by 1,700 journalist members of their affiliate, the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NJ), at the Norwegian Public Service Broadcasting NRK.
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today supported the strike by 1,700 journalist members of their affiliate, the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NJ), at the Norwegian Public Service Broadcasting NRK.
The workers went on strike yesterday after the negotiations and mediation over a new collective agreement failed.
The IFJ and EFJ, together with the Broadcasting Expert group, expressed their solidarity with the NJ and…
Just days after journalists were attacked in Sichuan covering the earthquake memorial, several Hong Kong journalists were manhandled and harassed by non-uniformed police in Beijing on May 16. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) have condemned the attack as an attempt to suppress press freedom.
Just days after journalists were attacked in Sichuan covering the earthquake memorial, several Hong Kong journalists were manhandled and harassed by non-uniformed police in Beijing on May 16. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) have condemned the…
Nepali media were barred from covering some events during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mustang and Kathmandu on May 12.
Nepali media were barred from covering some events during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mustang and Kathmandu on May 12.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) express concerns over the incidents; and urge the Nepali authorities to ensure Nepali media are given access to public events in future.
On May 12, India’s PM Modi visited Mustang district and Muktinath Temple, and also accepted the felicitation by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City in Kathmandu.…
Thirteen journalists covering protests in Gaza were injured on Monday, 14 May when Israeli military opened fire on Palestinian protesters along the Gaza border.
Thirteen journalists covering protests in Gaza were injured on Monday, 14 May when Israeli military opened fire on Palestinian protesters along the Gaza border.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ) and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) in strongly condemning the brutal and ongoing indiscriminate use of lethal force which has resulted in loss of life and serious injury to peaceful protesters and journalist covering protests.
Confrontations between…
Two Hong Kong-based journalists were attacked and a Japan media outlet was blocked as they covered the 10th anniversary of the Sichuan earthquake on May 12, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) have condemned the attack.
Two Hong Kong-based journalists were attacked and a Japan media outlet was blocked as they covered the 10th anniversary of the Sichuan earthquake on May 12, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) have condemned the attack.
On May 12, Chan Ho-Fai, of i-Cable Television, and Lui Tsz-Kin, from Commercial Radio, were…
IFJ executive committee members gathering in Paipei, Taiwan for their Executive Committee meeting and annual meeting convened at the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' reception on 11th May.
IFJ executive committee members gathering in Taipei, Taiwan, for their Executive Committee meeting and annual meeting convened at Dr Jaushieh Joseph Wu's, Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reception on 11th May.
IFJ president Philippe Leruth saluted "the respect of press freedom which is a reality" in Taiwan, placing the country among the exceptions on the Asian continent.
Minister Dr Jaushieh Joseph Wu recalled the importance of press freedom and…
Alexander Lapshin is bereft. The Israeli travel blogger and journalist has been threatened and homeless for the past 17 months. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomed him while he was visiting Europe and North America to meet human rights activists and organisations. As part of a desperate call for international help and support.
Alexander Lapshin is bereft. The Israeli travel blogger and journalist has been threatened and homeless for the past 17 months. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomed him while he was visiting Europe and North America to meet human rights activists and organisations. As part of a desperate call for international help and…
On Thursday, May 10, Malaysia held the 14th general election (GE14) which saw the defeat of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) which has held government in Malaysia for 61 years. Led by Najib Razak, the UMNO was defeated by the Pakatan Harapan governing coalition, led by former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr Matathir. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the National Union of Journalists, Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) welcome the elections and call on the new government to guarantee press freedom in Malaysia.
On Thursday, May 10, Malaysia held the 14th general election (GE14) which saw the defeat of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) which…
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned.
Read some of the news highlights from Friday 4th of May to Friday 11th of May.
1. Syndicate calls on IFJ to investigate Israel’s crimes against Palestinian journalists, WAFA, Palestine News Agency
2. Alexander Lapshin tells representatives of CoE, OSCE, EU about bullying in Azerbaijani prison, Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am
3. Journalist continue…
The International and the European Federation of journalists (IFJ/EFJ)joined their affiliate, the Trade Union of Journalists of Montenegro (SMCG) in condemning the attack on daily newspaper Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakić, who was shot in the leg outside her home on 8 May 2018, in Podgorica.
The International and the European Federation of journalists (IFJ/EFJ) joined their affiliate, the Trade Union of Journalists of Montenegro (SMCG) in condemning the attack on daily newspaper Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakić, who was shot in the leg outside her home on 8 May 2018, in Podgorica.
She was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition after a man shot her in the right…
The Phnom Penh Post, seen as the last independent daily in Cambodia was sold to a Malaysian investor, with ties to Cambodia Prime Minister, Hun Sen, on Saturday May 5, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed concerns over the decision and the sacking of the editor-in-chief which followed on Monday.
On Saturday, Australian owner of the Post, Bill Clough announced that the sale of the English language daily to Malaysian investor Sivakumar G. The sale came after months of speculation over the newspapers future. It was recently hit was a USD5 million tax bill, which will now be paid by the new owners.
On Monday, the editor-in-chief of the Post, Kay…
Over 700 participants, representing journalists’ unions, media organizations, governments, human rights and freedom of expression organizations, in the 25th UNESCO Press Freedom Day International Conference held in Accra on 2-3 May, adopted the Opens external link in new windowAccra Declaration.
Over 700 participants, representing journalists’ unions, media organisations, governments, human rights and freedom of expression organisations in the 25th UNESCO Press Freedom Day International Conference held in Accra on 2-3 May, adopted the Accra Declaration.
The Accra Declaration, which included recommendations to member states, UNESCO and the media community, emphasised in its preamble…
A joint meeting attended by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in Accra, Ghana during UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day celebrations, finalised on 1 May the methodology for an annual press freedom report and the explanatory Note to the Declaration of Media Freedom in the Arab World.
Supported by the EU-funded MedMedia programme in which the IFJ is a leading partner, the Norwegian government and UNESCO, the event gathered a group of experts representing a wide range of national, regional and global institutions.
Based on consultations among journalists’ leaders and human rights experts, the methodology was designed to support the development of a qualitative regional…
