The radio producer at Darul Sunnah, a privately owned radio station, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in the town of Elasha Biyaha, some 17 kilometers from the capital Mogadishu.
Abdullahi had initially received death threats on his phone prior to his killing which according to local media reports were most likely to come from the militant group Al- Shabaab, through the group have not claimed responsibility for his death. No one has been arrested for his death.
Journalists' safety, Impunity, IFJ
Number of journalists killed since 1994: 89.
Prosecutions: 4. 53 journalists killed in last 5 years, on average 10 journalists a year. Most Dangerous: Kabul, Helmand and Nangrahar
Afghanistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, with 53 journalists killed in the last 5 years. So far in 2018, 16 have been killed. As the country attempts to overcome the scars of war, journalists have paid a heavy price.
Since 1994, the country has recorded the killing of 89 journalists, 25 of them foreign journalists, and only in four cases has justice been delivered. In 2015, Afghanistan’s Supreme Court convicted Nabiullah, a police officer, of murdering award-winning…
Our affiliates organize activities to mark 2th November 2018, UN Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists.
United Kingdom
NUJ silent vigil in honour of Jamal Khashoggi on Thursday 1 November, 6-7pm, London. On the eve of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the union has organised a silent vigil outside the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 30 Charles St, Mayfair, London W1J 5DZ. More information NUJ candlelight vigil in honour of Jamal Khashoggi on Thursday 1 November, 5-6 pm, Dublin. On the eve of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the union has organised a candlelight vigil outside the Saudi…
On 16th October 2017, Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb attack in the town of Bidnija, near her family home. One year on, impunity remains because of the lack of an independent public inquiry and the unwillingness of the Maltese government to take concrete action. In addition press freedom is worryingly threatened and is decreasing since Daphne was killed.
Daphne Caruana Galizia was a prominent investigative journalist who published a blog since 2008, labelled Running Commentary, one of the most widely read websites in Malta. She revealed a lot of stories on corrupted politicians, namely key figures of the Labour Party, the sitting party…
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 Saturday 20th of October to Friday 26th of October.
1. United Nations: PFUJ represented at the IFJ meeting! News Pakistan
2. UN-Konvention zum Schutz von Journalisten nach Tötung von Khashoggi gefordert Welt
3. Federaţia Internaţională a Jurnaliştilor a lansat o campanie pentru înființarea unei Convenţii internaţionale pentru securitatea şi independenţa jurnaliştilor Stiri Pe Surse
4. Rights group pushes for U.N. convention to protect…
Durante el 2018 la lista de periodistas asesinados en México ha alcanzado un número de 8 muertes, que se suman al centenar de casos que ocurren desde el año 2000, siendo el país con más agresiones contra la prensa de toda latinoamérica y cuya impunidad supera el 98% de los casos.
Cientos de periodistas del país sufren ataques que, cada vez con mayor frecuencia, culminan en asesinatos que luego no son investigados: la violencia, impunidad e inseguridad siguen siendo predominantes en el país.
El 2018 deja además la desaparición del periodista Agustín Silva, que trabajaba para el periódico “El Sol de Istmo”, especializado en temas…
As a consequence of the fighting between the Houthis, the Yemeni government forces supported by the Saudi led-coalition and al-Qaida, 35 journalists have died in Yemen since 2011, 8 of whom have been killed in 2018. In addition, since 53 kidnapping or arresting of journalists are recorded since 2011, mostly perpetrated by the Houthis and government. In 2018, 14 journalists were kidnapped or were still detained, most of them since 2015. According to IFJ and the report of its affiliate, the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS), 135 cases of press freedom violations were registered since January 2018 until end of September.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen, which started in 2015, is often called a…
Les agressions contre la presse se sont multipliées en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) ces dernières années, notamment depuis la crise politique de 2016. L’escalade des atteintes à la liberté d’expression dans le pays sont nombreuses et les journalistes, en situation d’insécurité permanente, sont les cibles de violences diverses très rarement réprimées.
Une profonde crise politique et sécuritaire affecte directement la liberté de la presse en RDC. D'après nos données, depuis 2000, au moins 17 journalistes ont été tué en RDC soit en moyenne un journaliste assassiné chaque année. Les journalistes congolais et…
MISE à JOUR 13.11.18
Lundi 22 octobre, des dizaines de journalistes et de proches de Saïd Chitour ont organisé un rassemblement devant la maison de la presse à Alger, demandant la libération du journaliste-fixeur. Emprisonné depuis plus de 16 mois et atteint d’une tumeur au cerveau depuis cette année, il se trouve aujourd’hui en danger de mort. La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) exprime ses plus vives inquiétudes pour le pronostic vital du journaliste, dénonce des conditions de détention inhumaines et appelle à sa libération immédiate.
Saïd Chitour est une figure connue de la presse algérienne. Journaliste depuis les années 1990, il est devenu fixeur…
El comunicador recibió un disparo durante la noche del miércoles 24 de octubre, mientras conducía un vehículo con logotipos de la empresa estatal de medios donde trabajaba. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, condena esta embestida contra la libertad de expresión y exige el esclarecimiento del crimen.
Se trata de el locutor y productor de la estación estatal Radio y Televisión de Guerrero (RTG), Gabriel Soriano, quien fue asesinado a balazos cuando regresaba de trabajar, en Puerto Marqués, Acapulco. Según la prensa local, el periodista conducía una camioneta…
En el marco de una masiva protesta contra la sanción del Presupuesto 2019, trabajadorxs de prensa fueron reprimidxs y detenidxs por efectivos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, el pasado 24 de octubre. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, condena esta grave arremetida contra la libertad de prensa.
Alrededor de 30 personas fueron detenidas por efectivos de la Policía de la Ciudad, en las inmediaciones del Congreso Nacional, mientras se debatía el Presupuesto 2019. Entre lxs detenidxs, se encuentra el referente de la revista "La Garganta Poderosa", Nacho Levy. Según informó la…
Journalist Meera Srinivasan is facing intimidation following a news story about President Maithripala Sirisena. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement – Sri Lanka (FMM) in expressing concerns over the intimidation and urges the Sri Lankan authority to ensure no further threat is made.
India-based The Hindu daily published a news report on October 16, under the byline of its Colombo-based correspondent Srinivasan, claiming that President Sirisena in a cabinet meeting claimed that the Indian intelligence agency RAW was engaged in activities to assassinate him. The President’s Office denied the news but the Hindu maintained that the…
‘Unions need to shape the future for digital journalism’ was the message emerging from a two day workshop with union leaders and digital media activists held in Kiev 22 and 23 October.
Research conducted by unions revealed a digital wild west for online media outlets combining the best of journalism with the populist trolls and masters of dark propaganda in an unregulated media scene that paints a chilling dystopian future for journalism unless urgent action can be taken.
With the financial bottom falling out of mainstream media those that survive do so by a thread or are propped up by state and political interests that use the media to pursue their own political or business ends. Quality…
The producer at public radio and TV Guerrero (RTG) was shot dead as he was returning home from work in Puerto Marqués, Acapulco. According to local press reports, four gunmen opened fire on a RTG van with the company’s logo in which Soriano was travelling along with other work colleagues. He was killed as he tried to escape from the van but was hit by a bullet when he descended from the vehicle.
Journalists' safety, killings, impunity, IFJ
De acuerdo con el Sindicato de periodistas de Paraguay (SPP), un grupo de periodistas fue censurado por parte de funcionarios municipales durante la cobertura de una manifestación el pasado 21 de octubre. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras, acompaña a su afiliado y repudia todo tipo de silenciamiento contra la prensa, ya que arremete contra la libertad de expresión y el derecho ciudadano de informarse.
El pasado 21 de octubre, un grupo de periodistas fue acusado de perturbación a la paz pública, daño y coacción, por parte de los concejales Blas Paniagua, Gustavo Bonzi y Javier…
Representatives of journalists, media workers, broadcasters and newspapers from around the world took the case for action against impunity for crimes against journalists to the United Nations in New York today.
Representatives of journalists, media workers, broadcasters and newspapers from around the world took the case for action against impunity for crimes against journalists to the United Nations in New York today.
Meeting with state representatives from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, Asia and North America, IFJ leaders set out the case for a new UN Convention dedicated to the protection of media professionals.
This year 2 journalists have been killed every week…
Lxs trabajadorxs de la Agencia Nacional de Noticias Télam decidieron levantar el paro de actividades luego de 116 días de lucha tras las reincorporaciones ordenadas por la Justicia. Decidieron también mantener el estado de asamblea permanente hasta que las autoridades inicien la normalización de la agencia.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, insta a la Dirección de Télam a cumplir el fallo judicial y restaurar de inmediato el funcionamiento original de las plantas de la agencia.
El juez Ricardo Tatarsky resolvió el 18 de octubre 138 reincorporaciones, que se sumaron a otros fallos…
In the frame of the EU tripartite negotiations on the Copyright Proposal, the IFJ and the EFJ call on EU institutions to stand up for journalism by safeguarding journalists’ fair and proportionate remuneration from the new neighboring right and strengthening the Proposal’s transparency provisions.
Following the approval by the European Parliament on 12th September of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (DSM) – a major step forward in protecting authors’ rights- EU institutions, namely the Council, the Parliament and the Commission, have now entered into their final phase of negotiations through a trilogue that should last until a final text is approved by the…
In the context of the tripartite negotiations on the Copyright Proposal, the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ), call on EU institutions to stand up for journalism by safeguarding journalists’ fair and proportionate remuneration from the new neighboring right and strengthening the Proposal’s transparency provisions.
DIRECTIVE ON COPYRIGHT IN THE DIGITAL SINGLE MARKET
EU Institutions: Stand Up for Journalism!
JOURNALISTS’ STATEMENT ON THE NEIGHBOURING RIGHT FOR PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TRIPARTITE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION.
In the context of the tripartite negotiations on the…
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 Saturday 13th of October to Friday 19th of October.
1. Timor-Leste GMN media group ‘sacks’ editor over role on Press Council Asia Pacific Report
2. The terrifying rise in European Journalists MURDERED investigating EU Corruption EU anti corruption
3. One year after Daphne Caruana's killing, impunity remains b92
4. Bangladesh editors protest 'anti-press' digital law Daily Mail
5. IFJ to IEC: Ensure media access to polling…
El juzgado nacional del trabajo nº 22 ha vuelto a considerar que el plan, que supuso el despido de hasta 357 trabajadorxs de la agencia el pasado mes de junio, no cumplió con el “procedimiento establecido para los casos de desvinculaciones masivas” y ha exigido la reincorporación de 138 empleados como medida cautelar.
El fallo judicial supone una victoria contundente de lxs trabajadorxs de la agencia, que llevan 115 días de paro para defender sus puestos de trabajo y el mantenimiento de agencia de noticias y publicidad pública, no gubernamental, plural y transparente. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) se une al Sindicato…
À l’occasion d’une visite au bureau de la FIJ à Bruxelles, nous avons interrogé Darline Cothière, directrice de La Maison des journalistes (MDJ) à Paris. Elle nous parle de cette structure associative unique au monde, refuge porteur d’espoirs pour les journalistes exilés qui arrivent dans la capitale française.
Qu’est ce que la Maison des Journalistes?
Darline Cothière : « La Maison des Journalistes est une structure associative créée en 2002. Elle héberge et accompagne des professionnels des médias exilés politiques venant du monde entier dans notre résidence de 14 chambres, située à Paris (15ème). Depuis…
The IFJ has welcomed the signing of a collective agreement on journalists’ safety working in public media by the SNJT with the Tunisian Radio Establishment and the Tunisian Television Establishment at the syndicate’s headquarters in Tunisia.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday 17 October by Neji B’ghouri, SNJT President, Abderrazaq Tabib, General Director of Tunisian Radio and Mohammed Al-Asaad Al-Dahish, General Director of Tunisian Television.
The preamble of the agreement emphasises the importance of protecting the freedom of expression as a means to bringing about a democratic society, the significance of strengthening the value of public service broadcasting and stress the…
The TV journalist Mohammad for TV Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) was killed in the shooting at a meeting in the governor’s compound in Kandahar city in which the region’s police chief Gen Abdul Raziq, the provincial spy agency chief Abdulmomin Hassankhil and a senior Afghan National Army officer were shot dead.
According to Afghanistan Journalists Center, Angaar was covering the meeting when gunfire broke out at the end of the meeting as the Resolute Support/Nato commander Gen. Austin Scott Miller and other officials were heading to a helipad at the governor’s residence.
Source: Afghanistan Journalist Center
Journalists' killings, Media safety, IFJ
The journalist was shot and killed, days after filing a story about drug mafia. Sohail had just left the District Police Office (DPO) in Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when he was shot at several times. He died at the scene. He was at the DPO filing an application for protection after receiving multiple death threats following his report on drug mafia in Pakistan.
According to the IFJ affiliate in the country, the Pakistani Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and local news outlets, members of the drug mafia killed Sohail in retaliation for his reporting.
As more and more evidence emerges about the gruesome nature of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the IFJ has called on the international community to stop appeasing the Saudi regime.
As more and more evidence emerges about the gruesome nature of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the IFJ has called on the international community to stop appeasing the Saudi regime.
Converging reports from Turkish and international media and video footage indicate that the journalist was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul by Saudi hitmen, some with links to the government.
Furthermore, Turkish investigators announced that the search of the consulate on Monday has brought more evidence that Mr…
The United Kingdom is currently discussing a new terror bill including a wide range of anti-terrorism and border security measures. Many voices, including the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), and recently the influential Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), raised concerns on the bill and its possible side effects on freedom of the press.
The United Kingdom is currently discussing a new terror bill including a wide range of anti-terrorism and border security measures. Many voices, including the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), and recently the influential Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), raised concerns on the bill and its possible side effects on freedom of the…
Jafar Eshtaieh, a member of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate’s (PJS) board and an AFP photojournalist, was attacked on October 15 in Al Lubban Al Sharqi village by a teargas bomb that was shot directly at him hitting him in the head. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined the PJS in condemning the attack and the increase of targeted attacks on Palestinian journalists.
Jafar Eshtaieh, a member of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate’s (PJS) board and an AFP photojournalist, was attacked on October 15 in Al Lubban Al Sharqi village by a teargas bomb that was shot directly at him hitting him in the head. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined the…
Pakistani journalist Sohail Khan was shot and killed just days after filing a story about drug mafia on October 16, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have condemned the brutal targeted murder.
Pakistani journalist Sohail Khan was shot and killed just days after filing a story about drug mafia on October 16, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have condemned the brutal targeted murder.
Sohail had just left the District Police Office (DPO) in Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when he was shot at several times. He died at the scene. He was at…
The Bangladesh Government has endorsed the Broadcasting Bill in a cabinet meeting on Monday, October 15, raising concerns over restrictive provisions. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) raises concerns about the proposed bill and calls on the Bangladesh Government to consult with media on the provisions.
The Bangladesh Government has endorsed the Broadcasting Bill in a cabinet meeting on Monday, October 15, raising concerns over restrictive provisions. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) raises concerns about the proposed bill and calls on the Bangladesh Government to consult with media on the provisions.
Under the draft legislation, media outlets that publish…
El domingo 14 de octubre dos periodistas del medio de comunicación Manifiesta fueron heridas por un grupo de policías que se encontraba reprimiendo la cobertura del 33º Encuentro Nacional de Mujeres en la provincia de Chubut. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, repudia este ataque contra la libertad de expresión.
El domingo 14 de octubre dos periodistas del medio de comunicación Manifiesta fueron heridas por un grupo de policías que se encontraba reprimiendo la cobertura del 33º Encuentro Nacional de Mujeres en la provincia de Chubut. La Federación Internacional de…
As Afghanistan prepares to go to the polls on October 20, concerns have been raised about the access that provincial journalists will have at polling stations. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) urge the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to guarantee media access to polling stations during voting.
As Afghanistan prepares to go to the polls on October 20, concerns have been raised about the access that provincial journalists will have at polling stations. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) urge the Independent…
On 16 October 2017, Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb attack in the town of Bidnija, near her family home. One year on the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ) deplore the lack of an independent public inquiry and the unwillingness of the Maltese government to take concrete action to end impunity around this crime.
On 16th October 2017, Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb attack in the town of Bidnija, near her family home. One year on the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ) deplore the lack of an independent public inquiry and the…
La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) a condamné l'arrestation arbitraire du journaliste Ismail Djerbal devant son bureau et sa détention plusieurs heures par les services de renseignement en Algérie, saluant toutefois l’intervention rapide du parquet ordonnant sa libération.
La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) a condamné l'arrestation arbitraire du journaliste Ismail Djerbal devant son bureau et sa détention plusieurs heures par les services de renseignement en Algérie, saluant toutefois l’intervention rapide du parquet ordonnant sa libération.
L'arrestation du journaliste Djerbal, qui travaille pour le site d'informations Algérie-24 appartenant au…
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 Saturday 6th of September to Friday 12th of October.
1. Hong Kong journalist group protests editor’s visa denial The Asahi Shimbun
2. Bangladesh enacts digital law despite protests The Mail Online
3. Sri Lanka: Film Festival Accused Of Censorship Eurasian News
4. Sri Lankan film festival accused of…
Indian journalists speaking out against sexual harassment have reignited India’s #MeToo movement. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the National Union of Journalists, India (NUJI) in expressing solidarity with any journalists subjected to harassment in India’s media and calls on media companies to conduct urgent investigations into claims and strengthen sexual harassment policies.
Indian journalists speaking out against sexual harassment have reignited India’s #MeToo movement. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the National Union of…
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, repudia las amenazas de muerte sufridas por la periodista y Secretaria General del SPP, e insta a las autoridades paraguayas a agotar todas las instancias de investigación para dar con el responsable.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, repudia las amenazas de muerte sufridas por la periodista y Secretaria General del SPP, e insta a las autoridades paraguayas a agotar todas las instancias de investigación para dar con el responsable.
Este…
The International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) invite you to join the silent vigil organized by Daphne Caruana Galizia‘s family and friends in Brussels on 16 October, at 12h00 in front of the Residence Palace.
The International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ) invite you to join the silent vigil organized by Daphne Caruana Galizia‘s family and friends in Brussels, on 16 October, at 12h00 in front of the Residence Palace.
Here is their invitation to us:
"On 16 October 2017, the investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in broad daylight in a car bomb outside her home in…
The news editor for National Media Group (GMN) in Timor Leste was dismissed on September 27 due to his role as the Timor Leste Press Union (TLPU) representative on the Press Council. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the TLPU condemn the dismissal of the editor and call for his immediate reinstatement.
The news editor for National Media Group (GMN) in Timor Leste was dismissed on September 27 due to his role as the Timor Leste Press Union (TLPU) representative on the Press Council. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the TLPU condemn the dismissal of the editor and call for his immediate reinstatement.
Francisco Simões Belo,…
Police officers searched the Eleven Media offices on Tuesday evening searching for three journalists over incitement charges. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have criticized the charges and called for more information about the allegations and charges.
Police officers searched the Eleven Media offices on Tuesday evening searching for three journalists over incitement charges. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have criticized the charges and called for more information about the allegations and charges.
On Tuesday evening, October 9, 12 police officers from Tarmwe Township Police Station arrived at the Eleven Media newsroom at 7pm. According to Frontier…
The 30-year-old Bulgarian journalist working for regional TV channel TVN was found dead in a park in the city of Ruse, located in the north of the country. According to local media reports, her body was found in an area of difficult access, near the Danube river bank with signs of rape, beating and then strangulation. She was beaten with such violence that her face was unrecognizable, so she was not identified until last night, reports added.
The regional prosecutor of Ruse, Georgui Georguiev, told the press that the death was caused by blows on the head and suffocation. “Her mobile phone, car keys, glasses and part of her clothes were missing,” Georgiev said, adding…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demands the truth regarding the disappearance on 2 October of Saudi writer and political commentator Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today demanded the truth regarding the disappearance on 2 October of Saudi writer and political commentator Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
A former editor in chief of the Saudi daily El Watan and a commentator for various international media, Khashoggi, who lived in self-imposed exile in Washington disappeared last Tuesday after visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity to the Washington Post where Khashoggi wrote a column,…
Yemeni journalist Zaki al-Saqaldi, newspaper reporter for AlMasdar press and publishing house, was assassinated by unidentified gunmen on Friday 8 October in front of his house in Dhale city. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Yemeni affiliate, the Yemeni Journalist Syndicate, in strongly condemning the killing and in expressing serious concerns about increasing hostility and harassment against journalists in Yemen.
Yemeni journalist Zaki al-Saqaldi, newspaper reporter for AlMasdar press and publishing house,, was assassinated by unidentified gunmen on Friday 8 October in front of his house in Dhale city. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins…
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) are deeply shocked by the brutal murder of Victoria Marinova, a 30-year-old Bulgarian journalist working for regional TV channel TVN. She is the fourth journalist killed in the EU since 2017 after Kim Wall in Denmark, Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta and Jan Kuciak in Slovakia. A vigil in Marinova’s honour will be organised in the capital, Sofia, on the evening of Monday 8 October.
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) are deeply shocked by the brutal murder of Victoria Marinova, a 30-year-old Bulgarian journalist working for regional TV channel TVN. She is the fourth journalist killed in the…
The vice president of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Victor Mallet, has had his work visa renewal refused, raising serious concerns about freedom of speech and the press on the island. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA) have condemned the decision by the Hong Kong government, and demand the immediate processing of the visa.
The vice president of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Victor Mallet, has had his work visa renewal refused, raising serious concerns about freedom of speech and the press on the island. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong…
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, acompaña a su afiliada en Brasil, la Federación Nacional de Periodistas (FENAJ) y denuncia censura a la prensa e impedimento del ejercicio del periodístico cometido por el Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF).
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, acompaña a su afiliada en Brasil, la Federación Nacional de Periodistas (FENAJ) y denuncia censura a la prensa e impedimento del ejercicio del periodístico cometido por el Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF).
El presidente y vicepresidente…
La Fédération Internationale des Journalistes félicite Younes M'jahed, secrétaire général du Syndicat national de la presse marocaine (SNPM) et premier vice –président de la FIJ, pour son élection à la majorité absolue ce vendredi 5 octobre 2018, à la tête du Conseil national de la presse.
La Fédération Internationale des Journalistes félicite Younes M'jahed, secrétaire général du Syndicat national de la presse marocaine (SNPM) et premier vice –président de la FIJ, pour son élection à la majorité absolue ce vendredi 5 octobre 2018, à la tête du Conseil national de la presse.
La création…
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 Saturday 29th of September to Friday 5th of October.
1. Federación Internacional de Periodistas demanda justicia por crimen de Bustíos La Republica
2. Dos periodistas son sentenciados a siete años de prisión en Birmania Total Croatia News
3. Civil Society and The Question of Palestine - NGO Action News – 28…
On 4 October, the European Parliament unanimously approved aOpens external link in new window resolution “on deterioration of media freedom in Belarus, notably the case of Charter 97” condemning the current situation of press freedom in Belarus, where independent news outlet and journalists suffer constant detention and state harassment.
On 4 October, the European Parliament unanimously approved a resolution “on deterioration of media freedom in Belarus, notably the case of Charter 97” condemning the current situation of press freedom in Belarus, where independent news outlet and journalists suffer constant detention and state harassment.
The resolution addresses the Belarusian…
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) se une a su afiliado en Perú, la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas del Perú, en su condena a la decisión del Colegiado B de la Sala Penal Nacional de absolver al acusado Daniel Urresti Elera, acusado como coautor del asesinato del periodista Hugo Bustíos Saavedra.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) se une a su afiliado en Perú, la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas del Perú, en su condena a la decisión del Colegiado B de la Sala Penal Nacional de absolver al acusado Daniel Urresti Elera, acusado como coautor del asesinato del periodista Hugo Bustíos Saavedra.
Hugo Bustíos Saavedra fue asesinado el 24 de noviembre…
Screening of internationally acclaimed film by director Jude Ratnam ‘Demons in Paradise’ was canceled by the organizers of the Jaffna International Film Festival in Sri Lanka citing pressure from local groups. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement – Sri Lanka in strongly criticising the decision to cancel the screening, and urges the film festival organizers to respect freedom of expression.
Screening of internationally acclaimed film by director Jude Ratnam ‘Demons in Paradise’ was canceled by the organizers of the Jaffna International Film Festival in Sri Lanka citing pressure from local groups. The International Federation of…
Final stretch
Final stretch
Time flies faster that one can imagine: our energies are already focused on the next IFJ congress in Tunis, June 2019 – the first to be held on the African continent and in the Arab world.
However, we still have to fight on the core issues that affect our members every day. At the end of October, in the United Nations building in New York, the IFJ will present its proposal for a Convention on journalists' protection and safety. Here too, the deadline is close. This is the first stage in winning the support of the UN member states to adopt the ground-breaking Convention in future. If this text is voted for by the UN general assembly, it will be a major step…
On 2 October 2018, the Istanbul Court of appeal upheld aggravated life sentences of six suspects, including journalists, over terrorism charges. Nazlı Ilıcak, Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan, Fevzi Yazıcı, Yakup Şimşek and Şükrü Tuğrul Özşengül were convicted for attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, reported Anadolu Agency.
On 2 October 2018, the Istanbul Court of appeal upheld aggravated life sentences of six suspects, including journalists, over terrorism charges. Nazlı Ilıcak, Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan, Fevzi Yazıcı, Yakup Şimşek and Şükrü Tuğrul Özşengül were convicted for attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, reported Anadolu Agency.
All suspects were allegedly…
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The candidate comparison formats are based upon experience, knowledge and competencies rather than characteristics and background.
The shortlisting process is monitored by separate…
La FIJ apporte son soutien aux six organisations syndicales représentatives de l’Agence France Presse (SNJ, CGT, FO, CFDT, SUD et CFE-CGC), les trois représentants du personnel au conseil d’administration et la Société des journalistes (SDJ) qui s’opposent à l’hypothétique vente du siège historique de l’Agence France Presse, situé place de la Bourse à Paris (2ème arr.).Déménager les bureaux de l’agence loin du centre de Paris est la piste privilégiée par le PDG Fabrice Fries.
UPDATE : Le PDG de l'AFP, Fabrice Fries, a présenté jeudi 4 octobre un plan de « baisse des coûts » qui repose essentiellement sur une réduction nette de 125 postes (85…
Our Unions at Work: NUJ on Gender Pay Gap
Our Unions at Work: NUJ on Gender Pay Gap
When BBC China Editor, Carrie Gracie, resigned in January 2018 accusing the corporation of “breaking equality law”, she set off a chain of events which has seen the journalists union, NUJ, help to win equal pay for dozens of other women.
Carrie was offered a 33% pay-rise.. The problem is, she discovered she was already paid nearly 50% less than her equivalent male counterparts in the corporation. The NUJ, an IFJ affiliate representing 38,000 journalists in the UK and Ireland, supported Gracie in her fight and helped extend the protest to the whole BBC female staff.
“The NUJ is determined to hold…
Union’s Image Renewed in the Digital Media Era: Die ZEIT
Union’s Image Renewed in the Digital Media Era: Die ZEIT
Online Die ZEIT, the renowned German national weekly newspaper based in Hamburg, launched its online edition about 10 years ago. A staff of 30 online editors and 50-60 journalists put in great efforts to making ZEIT ONLINE successful.
Tina Groll joined in 2009 as editor of the Careers section of Zeit Online. Not after long did she became aware that the digital staff’s hard work was not receiving adequate pay back.
“We had big salary gaps between journalists and editors doing the same job in different media,” said Groll. “People had the same job, same education and…
Un periodista estadounidense que cubría protestas ha sido deportado el pasado lunes 1 de octubre. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, expresa su preocupación ante este grave caso de censura que vulnera la libertad de expresión.
Un periodista estadounidense que cubría protestas en contra del régimen de Daniel Ortega ha sido detenido y expulsado el pasado lunes 1 de octubre. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, expresa su preocupación ante este grave caso de censura que vulnera la libertad de…
The Saudi columnist for the Washington Post visited the consulate of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul, Turkey on 2 October to arrange paperwork for his marriage and disappeared. After a fortnight and following reports that he had been killed inside, Saudi authorities confirmed the news, blaming the crime on rogue agents who allegedly acted without the approval nor knowledge of the rulers of the oil-rich kingdom.
Journalists' safety, killings, IFJ
On 3 May 2016, the Declaration on Media Freedom in the Arab World (Declaration or Arab Declaration) was adopted at a groundbreaking event in Casablanca, Morocco, attended by over 100 delegates representing journalists’ unions, human rights campaigners and media groups from across the Arab World.
On 3 May 2016, the Declaration on Media Freedom in the Arab World (Declaration or Arab Declaration) was adopted at a groundbreaking event in Casablanca, Morocco, attended by over 100 delegates representing journalists’ unions, human rights campaigners and media groups from across the Arab World.
The Declaration is historic for a number of reasons. Firstly, it represents the first…
The Press Trust of India (PTI), the largest news agency in India, laid off 297 staff across the country on September 29. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) and the Indian Journalist Union (IJU) in condemning the excessive actions of the company and calls for immediate government intervention and a thorough investigation into the legality of the unprovoked mass sacking.
The Press Trust of India (PTI), the largest news agency in India, laid off 297 staff across the country on September 29. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) and the Indian…
El locutor fue asesinado a balazos el pasado 27 de septiembre en la ciudad de Taxco. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo insta a las autoridades mexicanas a iniciar una investigación seria que identifique el móvil y que de con los responsables de este crimen.
El locutor fue asesinado a balazos el pasado 27 de septiembre en la ciudad de Taxco. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo insta a las autoridades mexicanas a iniciar una investigación seria que identifique el móvil y que de con los responsables de este…
The journalist for the Al-Tahrir newspaper died in a car accident while she was on her way back from covering El-Gouna Film Festival.
Journalists' safety, Egypt, IFJ
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 Saturday 22th of September to Friday 28th of September.
1. #JournalismIsNotACrime: Arrested journalist Aasif Sultan’s judicial remand extended till October 1 Free Press Khasmir
2. International Journalists Associations slam possible dismissal of HRT journalists Total Croatia News
3. IFJ concerned over foreign…
The IFJ and its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), have formally called on the UN Human Rights Council to take action to stop attacks against the country’s journalists.
The IFJ and its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), have formally called on the UN Human Rights Council to take action to stop attacks against the country’s journalists.
The organisations made the call at the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, demanding that the Somali authorities act to stop the human rights’ violations against journalists, deliver justice and reparation to victims, and implement the recommendations of the UN special rapporteurs and the…
The director of the weekly Playa News was gunned down in the tourist city of Quintana Roo. According to local press reports, Pat was shot at least six times outside a bar in the city centre. He had denounced threats and assaults against him back in January 2017, following his investigation which linked some administration officials to organised crime groups. He had also been detained and tortured by local police because of this investigation, local sources added.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas, organización que representa a más de a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, reclama a las autoridades del Poder Judicial peruano que, considerando todos los elementos probatorios, sancionen con el máximo rigor al responsable del asesinato de Hugo Bustíos Saavedra, corresponsal de la revista Caretas. Es un caso que ha devenido emblemático en la lucha del periodismo contra la impunidad en el país sudamericano.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas, organización que representa a más de a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, reclama a las autoridades del Poder Judicial peruano que, considerando todos los elementos…
