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5181. Provincial journalist detained, threatened by Sri Lankan military  

A provincial journalist was detained for hours and threatened by the Sri Lankan military for taking photos and filming video of a public protest at A'lampil in Mullaitivu district, northern province of Sri Lanka on March 18. A provincial journalist was detained for hours and threatened by the Sri Lankan military for taking photos and filming video of a public protest at A'lampil in Mullaitivu district, northern province of Sri Lanka on March 18. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) in condemning the Sri Lankan military for harassment of the journalist and demands a formal investigation. Provincial journalist Shanmugam…  
5182. Naveen Nishchal  

The 35-year-old journalist who worked for Dainik Bhaskar daily in Bihar state in eastern India and his friend Vijay Singh were killed. The pair were riding a motorbike when they were hit by a car driven by a former village head, who has several criminal cases against him. Locals set the vehicle on fire after the incident.  
5183. Sandeep Sharma  

The 35-year-old investigative journalist in Madhya Pradesh state in central India was mowed down y a truck on a road in Bhind district and died at the local hospital. Sharma had two "sting" investigations about sand mafia for a regional TV station, News World, and alleged the involvement of police officials in the illegal sand-mining mafia operations in the state. Sharma had reportedly sought police protection following the publication of the reports, but Shailendra Singh Khushwaha, the deputy inspector at the Bhind police station confirmed that the protection hadn’t been provided. The driver of the truck was arrested and the truck was seized by police, as the investigation…  
5184. Zeeshan Ashraf Butt  

The 29-year-old journalist with Urdu daily Nawa-i-Waqt and former chairperson of the Sambrial Press Club, was shot dead by Imran Cheema, chairperson of the Begowala Union Council on March 27 in Sialkot. An argument broke out over a monetary dispute when Butt asked Cheema tough questions, and Cheema opened fire on Butt. He died at the scene. Journalists' safety, Impunity, IFJ  
5185. India: Two journalists killed in 24 hours  

Sandeep Sharma and Naveen Nishchal were both killed in separate vehicle incidents in India on Monday, March 26. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) condemn the killings and demand immediate and transparent investigations. Sandeep Sharma and Naveen Nishchal were both killed in separate vehicle incidents in India on Monday, March 26. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) condemn the killings and demand immediate and transparent investigations. Sandeep Sharma, a 35-year-old investigative journalist in Madhya Pradesh state in central India was…  
5186. China: Human Rights activist detained for six months without charge  

Since September 2017, human rights activist Zhen Jianghua has been in police detention and his lawyer Ren Quanniu has been denied access to his client. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demand the immediate release of Zhen Jianghua. Since September 2017, human rights activist Zhen Jianghua has been in police detention and his lawyer Ren Quanniu has been denied access to his client. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demand the immediate release of Zhen Jianghua. Zhen, the executive director of ATGFW.org was detained by police and accused of inciting subversion of the state power in 2017. His lawyer has tried to visit him on multiple occasions and his access…  
5187. Malaysian government tables ‘Anti-Fake News’ bill  

The Malaysian Government tabled an ‘Anti-Fake News’ bill in parliament on Monday, March 26, ahead of general elections that are to be held in the country by August. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists; Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) criticized the bill and the heavy penalties. The Malaysian Government tabled an ‘Anti-Fake News’ bill in parliament on Monday, March 26, ahead of general elections that are to be held in the country by August. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists; Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) criticized the bill and the heavy penalties. According to…  
5188. Haití: denuncian la desaparición del periodista Vladjimir Legagneur  

El fotoperiodista freelance Vladjimir Legagneur se encuentra desaparecido desde el 14 de marzo pasado cuando estaba realizando un reportaje en Grand Ravine, un barrio ubicado al sur de Puerto Príncipe. El fotoperiodista freelance Vladjimir Legagneur se encuentra desaparecido desde el 14 de marzo pasado cuando estaba realizando un reportaje en Grand Ravine, un barrio ubicado al sur de Puerto Príncipe. El periodista Vladjimir Legagneur se encuentra desaparecido desde el 14 de marzo, luego de ir a hacer un reportaje sobre las condiciones de vida en Grand Ravine, un barrio extremadamente pobre en la capital haitiana. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) organización que…  
5189. Journalists assaulted by police covering demonstrations in Delhi  

Delhi police assaulted two women journalists and snatched away the camera of one while they were covering the demonstration organized by students and teachers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India on March 23. One male journalist was also beaten up and sustained injuries. Delhi police assaulted two women journalists and snatched away the camera of one while they were covering the demonstration organized by students and teachers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India on March 23. One male journalist was also beaten up and sustained injuries. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) in…  
5190. IFJ in the news this week  

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 16th March to Friday 23rd of March. 1. IFJ welcomes UN call to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinian journalists. Palestinian News and Info Agency 2. IFJ welcomes UN call on Israel to stop targeting Palestinian journalists. Kuwait News Agency 3. Kashmir journalist Kamran Yusuf released after six months in jail. By Rifaat Fareed, Al…  
5191. Leobardo Vázquez  

The journalist, who contributed to various media outlets, was gunned down by unidentified assailants while he was at home in the locality ofGutierrez Zamora, Veracruz state. According to his colleagues, Vázquez who also edited a website which published reports on the region ofTotonacapan in Veracruz state had received threats but la Comisión Estatal de Atención y Protección de Periodistas (CEAPP said that the journalist had not requested official protection.  
5192. Argentina: grave persecución a periodistas de la agencia Télam tras participar en el Paro de Mujeres  

Un grupo de periodistas que trabajan en la Agencia de Noticias del Estado Télam, serán sancionadas por el Directorio tras participar del Paro Internacional de Mujeres, Travestis y Trans el 8 de marzo. Un grupo de periodistas que trabajan en la Agencia de Noticias del Estado Télam,  serán sancionadas por el Directorio tras participar del Paro Internacional de Mujeres, Travestis y Trans el 8 de marzo. El Directorio de la Agencia de Noticias del Estado, Télam, sancionará a un grupo de periodistas, dos de ellas delegadas del Sindicato de Prensa de Buenos Aires (SiPreBA), que participó del Paro Internacional de Mujeres, Travestis y Trans el pasado 8 de marzo. La Federación Internacional…  
5193. South African Journalist Attacked for Politician’s Photograph  

On Tuesday 20 March, journalist Adrian De Kock, working for Netwerk24, was attacked outside the parliament in Cape Town by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu as De Kock took a picture of him and asked for a comment. Shivambu then proceeded to attack him with two other men, demanding he delete the photo and trying to break his equipment. De Kock then fought back and yelled multiple times “leave my stuff alone”. Shivambu later published an apology, accepting that his behaviour was inappropriate.  
5194. Turkey Violated Rights of Journalists Şahin Alpay and Mehmet Altan - European Court of Human Rights  

The International and European Federations of Journalists call on Turkish authorities to release without any delay all journalists wrongfully imprisoned in Turkey. The call follow the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights which ruled against Turkey on applications filed on behalf of Turkish journalists Şahin Alpay and Mehmet Altan, who were imprisoned following the failed coup attempt in July 2016. The Strasbourg court issued on Tuesday a decision on the provisional detention of Mehmet Altan and Şahin Alpay for more than a year and a half. The decision stated that “the investigating authorities had been unable to demonstrate any factual basis” that indicate that both…  
5195. México: asesinan a un periodista en Veracruz  

El periodista Leobardo Vázquez fue asesinado el pasado 21 de marzo, en el municipio de Gutiérrez Zamora, Estado de Veracruz. Se trata del segundo periodista mexicano asesinado en lo que va del 2018. El periodista Leobardo Vázquez fue asesinado el pasado 21 de marzo, en el municipio de Gutiérrez Zamora, Estado de Veracruz. Se trata del segundo periodista mexicano asesinado en lo que va del 2018. El periodista Leobardo Vázquez fue acribillado en la noche del miércoles 21 de marzo cuando se encontraba en su hogar en Gutierrez Zamora, un municipio del Estado de Veracruz. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) se une a su afiliado en México, el Sindicato Nacional de Redactores…  
5196. Bashar Al-Attar  

The photojournalist, who worked for the Arbin Media Office, was fatally injured while covering air strikes in the town of Arbin, eastern Ghouta on 12 March, according to a statement of UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay. Al-Attar died two days later on 14 March from his injuries, the UNESCO statement added. Source: UNESCO  
5197. South African journalist attacked for taking photo of politician  

A journalist was attacked by a political leader in Cape Town, South Africa on 20 March while covering a story outside the parliament. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Media Workers' Association of South Africa (MWASA) in condemning the attack and demanding respect for press freedom in the country. A journalist was attacked by a political leader in Cape Town, South Africa on 20 March while covering a story outside the parliament. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Media Workers' Association of South Africa (MWASA) in condemning the attack and demanding respect for press freedom in the country. On Tuesday 20…  
5198. UN call to stop attacks on Palestinian journalists  

The IFJ has welcomed calls by United Nations Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk that freedom of the media and the rights of journalists must be respected and that Israel should stop targeting Palestinian journalists. The IFJ has welcomed calls by United Nations Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk that freedom of the media and the rights of journalists must be respected and that Israel should stop targeting Palestinian journalists. The call came at a meeting, organised by the IFJ and chaired by its Honorary Treasurer Jim Boumelha, during the 37th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva this week. The Ambassador of Palestine to the United Nations Dr. Ibrahim Khreisha and representatives of…  
5199. Iraq: series of attacks against journalists  

Following a spate of attacks on journalists and their equipment in Iraq over the past few days, the IFJ and its affiliate the Kurdistan Journalists Union (KJS) have called for full respect for press freedom and the right of journalists to report freely and safely ahead of national elections in May. Following a spate of attacks on journalists and their equipment in Iraq over the past few days, the IFJ and its affiliate the Kurdistan Journalists Union (KJS) have called for full respect for press freedom and the right of journalists to report freely and safely ahead of national elections in May. On 17 March an NRT TV van was attacked by residents in the Chamchamal district of Sulaymaniyah…  
5200. Obaida Abu Omar  

The reporter for SMART, who also contributed to Damaski and other media agencies, was killed as a result of a Russian airstrike on Eastern Al-Ghouta in rural Damascus while covering the events there. Journalists' safety, impunity, IFJ  
5201. European parliament hears calls for urgent protection of journalists and trade unions in Somalia  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) today teamed up with the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) to testify at the European Parliament about the riskier and more difficult environment in which journalists and trade unions are operating in Somalia. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) yesterday teamed up with the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) to testify at the European Parliament about the riskier and more difficult environment in which journalists and trade unions are operating in Somalia. Hosted by Ms Alex Mayer MEP, the…  
5202. Journalists arrested in continuing crackdown in the Maldives  

The Maldives Police arrested three journalists of opposition-aligned Raajje TV on March 16 and charged two of them with criminal offences for allegedly uploading videos on social media which were critical of the government. The Maldives Police arrested three journalists of opposition-aligned Raajje TV on March 16 and charged two of them with criminal offences for allegedly uploading videos on social media which were critical of the government. The police arrested senior video journalist Mohamed Wisam and Head of Programmes Amir Saleem with court orders after the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) leaders accused Raajje TV of producing and uploading the YouTube video. The video…  
5203. Denmark plans to cut 20% of funding for public service media  

The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ), representing 320.000 journalists across Europe, are shocked to learn that the Danish government intends to cut 20 percent of funding for Danish public service media (DR). The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ), representing 320.000 journalists across Europe, are shocked to learn that the Danish government intends to cut 20 percent of funding for Danish public service media (DR). The federations urge the government in Denmark to withdraw its proposal. The Danish government has agreed on a new media agreement that is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2019. The new…  
5204. International Convention on the Safety and Independence of Journalists and Other Media Professionals  

To fight against impunity the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) proposes a new United Nations Convention aimed at giving greater protection for journalists and journalism in face of a tide of violence and threats. The Convention would for the first time establish binding standards creating safeguards specifically for media professionals. The new instrument would provide a helpful codification of all applicable rules in one instrument, bringing together both human rights and humanitarian law provisions. It would include: the obligation to protect journalists against attacks on their life, arbitrary arrest, violence and intimidation campaigns, the obligation to protect…  
5205. China: Two journalists lose People’s Congress accreditation over ‘eye roll’  

As China holds its annual political meetings, the media has come under intense scrutiny, with two journalists having their press accreditation for the meetings revoked. As China holds its annual political meetings, the media has come under intense scrutiny, with two journalists having their press accreditation for the meetings revoked. On March 13, Zhang Huijun, the operating director of LA-based American Multimedia Television USA put several questions to Xiao Yaqinge, the Director of the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission during a press conference. During the questions, Liang Xiangyi, a journalist with Yicai financial news outlet from Shanghai was filmed rolling…  
5206. IFJ in the news this week  

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 9th March to Friday 16th of March. 1. BBC urges UN to act over harassment of journalists in Iran. By Robert Booth, The Guardian 2. BBC Calls For Talks With Iran Over BBC Persian Journalists. Tolonews 3. BBC to appeal to UN over persecution of its journalists by Iran. By Julia Hunt, The Irish News 4. BBC Appeals To UN To Protect Its…  
5207. IFJ backs Iran talks call over BBC Persian Journalists  

The IFJ has backed a call by the Director of the BBC World Service Group, Jamie Angus, on the Iranian authorities to stop the harassment of BBC Persian journalists in London and their families in Iran and appealed to the authorities to discuss any grievances they may have about the BBC Persian Service coverage. BBC Persian staff and their families have come under sustained harassment and persecution from the Iranian authorities for the last nine years. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has backed a call by the Director of the BBC World Service Group, Jamie Angus, on the Iranian authorities to stop the harassment of BBC Persian journalists in London and their families in…  
5208. Malaysia: Crippling laws must be repealed immediately  

Malaysian Government needs to take immediate steps to repeal legislation that is crippling the media. The IFJ and the National Union of Journalists, Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) also want to the government to ensure the Media Council that is being established is independent of the government. Malaysian Government needs to take immediate steps to repeal legislation that is crippling the media. The IFJ and the National Union of Journalists, Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) also want to the government to ensure the Media Council that is being established is independent of the government.   On March 13, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated at a luncheon…  
5209. España: FIP y FEP, preocupadas por la impunidad de las agresiones policiales contra periodistas  

Las Federaciones Internacional y Europea de Periodistas (FIP y FEP) se unen a la preocupación de sus afiliados españoles ante la impunidad de las agresiones cometidas contra tres periodistas (en 2014) por parte de agentes de la Policía mientras aquellos cubrían la detención de un compañero tras una manifestación en Madrid. Según la Plataforma en Defensa de la Libertad de Información (PDLI), el 29 de marzo de 2014, los colaboradores de eldiario.es Gabriel Pecot, Mario Munera y Juan Ramón Robles fueron agredidos por varios antidisturbios mientras grababan una detención tras una protesta contra la monarquía, celebrada en Madrid. Los periodistas presentaron una denuncia que fue…  
5210. No neighbouring right without remuneration for journalists, say federations of journalists  

In a statement published today the International and the European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) voice their concerns over the exclusion of journalists’ interests in the ongoing EU debate over a neighbouring right on press publications. These organisations, representing over 300,000 journalists throughout Europe, cannot support the proposal in this form. In astatement published today the International and the European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) voice their concerns over the exclusion of journalists’ interests in the ongoing EU debate over a neighbouring right on press publications. These organisations, representing over 300,000 journalists throughout Europe,…  
5211. IFJ/EFJ Statement on the proposed neighbouring right  

On behalf of the International and the European Federation of Journalists, we would like to raise our concerns over the ongoing EU debate on the neighbouring right. We are witnessing this debate with great concern. as the current Directive proposal on copyright in the digital single market seems to be evolving toward complete exclusion of journalists’ interests in the exercise of this right. On behalf of the International and the European Federation of Journalists, we would like to raise our concerns over the ongoing EU debate on the neighbouring right. We are witnessing this debate with great concern as the current Directive proposal on copyright in the digital single market seems to be…  
5212. India: Arrest in editor’s killing beginning of road to justice  

Over six months after the cold-blooded murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bangalore, India, an arrest was made of the first accused KT Naveen Kumar. The IFJ urges the Indian authorities to step up the investigation to arrest and prosecute all responsible people for the killing. Over six months after the cold-blooded murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bangalore, India, an arrest was made of the first accused KT Naveen Kumar. The IFJ urges the Indian authorities to step up the investigation to arrest and prosecute all responsible people for the killing. KT Naveen Kumar, a member of a hard-line Hindu group the Sanatan Santha, was arrested by the Special Investigation team…  
5213. North African journalists’ unions to develop solidarity and cooperation framework  

Unions participating in the two-day meeting "Strengthening Solidarity and Cooperation between journalists' unions in North African", held on 7/8 March in Rabat, discussed challenges faced by women and men journalists, their unions and media in the region in general. Unions participating in the two-day meeting "Strengthening Solidarity and Cooperation between journalists' unions in North African", held on 7/8 March in Rabat, discussed challenges faced by women and men journalists, their unions and media in the region in general. The meeting included delegates from Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia, journalists and union activists from Algeria and Morocco and representatives from…  
5214. Iraq: a journalist arrested again for being critical of the government  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NJ), in condemning the arrest on 2 February in Baghdad of Samir Obeid. The journalist, who is a dual Norwegian and Iraqi national, was arrested after accusing the Iraqi government of corruption. UPDATE (13/03/2018): Samir Obeid is due in court again on Monday 19 March, reports said. The IFJ/NJ are advocating for his release. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NJ), in condemning the arrest on 2 February in Baghdad of Samir Obeid. The journalist, who is a dual Norwegian and Iraqi national, was arrested after…  
5215. Palestine: IFJ warns of risk to media professionals after Israeli security forces disguised as journalists arrested university student leader  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today warned of heightened risk to journalists in the West Bank after Israeli the security forces disguised themselves as journalists to arrest Omar Kswani, a university student on 7 March. Kiswani is head of the student council at Birzeit university and is believed to have been arrested for his political affiliation to the Hamas group, which is banned under Israeli law. Video footage shows Kiswani being kicked and escorted by three men with one holding him in a headlock while others fire shots, endangering the well-being of all students and civilians. The scene happened in broad daylight during working hours. The IFJ today joined its…  
5216. IFJ welcomes UN report calling for freedom of expression and association in Iran  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today welcomed the UN report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran calling on the government to respect freedom of expression and association. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today welcomed the UN report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran calling on the government to respect freedom of expression and association. The report was presented today during the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. During the mission to Iran, the Special Rapporteur observed several limitations to access to…  
5217. Iran: IFJ calls for UN action to protect BBC Persian Service journalists  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly supports the unprecedented appeal by the BBC to protect the human rights of BBC Persian Service journalists and their families which will be made today during the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly supports the unprecedented appeal made today by the BBC during the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva to protect the human rights of BBC Persian Service journalists and their families. The urgent appeal was filed by the BBC World Service last October with the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, David Kaye, and the late UN…  
5218. Grave persecución de la ultraderecha polaca a un diario argentino por un artículo sobre el Holocausto  

El diario argentino Página 12 ha sido denunciado el pasado 3 de marzo por una organización nacionalista de ultraderecha polaca por un artículo sobre el Holocausto en Polonia. La organización se ampara en una reciente ley polaca que prohíbe atribuir responsabilidad al Estado o al pueblo polaco por los crímenes del Holocausto. El diario argentino Página 12 ha sido denunciado el pasado 3 de marzo por una organización nacionalista de ultraderecha polaca por un artículo sobre el Holocausto en Polonia. La organización se ampara en una reciente ley polaca que prohíbe atribuir responsabilidad al Estado o al pueblo polaco por los crímenes del Holocausto. La Liga Polaca contra la Difamación (RDI),…  
5219. Turkey: Two to seven years prison terms for Zaman journalists  

An Istanbul court on 8 March sentenced 25 journalists to prison terms of up to seven and a half years over links to the Gulen movement blamed by Turkey for the 2016 failed coup in a mass trial of media staff detained after the putsch bid. Twenty-three of the journalists were convicted of membership of an armed terror group while two more on lesser charges, the Dogan news agency reported. Almost all of those jailed worked for media close to the group of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says organised the coup bid but he denies these allegations. Many of those convicted worked for the Zaman newspaper, the most prominent of the media titles close to Gulen, which was taken…  
5220. IFJ in the news this week  

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. IFJ in the news this week 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 2nd March to Friday 9th of March. 1. Drop All Charges Against Iranian Journalist, Says IFJ. Radio Farda 2. IFJ condemns killing of journalist in Rawalpindi. Dunya News 3. Iranian Regime Continues to Stifle Free Speech -Tries Journalist on Fabricated Charges. By Siavosh Hosseini, The Media Express 4. Press…  
5221. Sri Lanka blocks social media as communal violence escalates  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) Sri Lanka in expressing concern over the blocking of social media in the ongoing state of emergency. The IFJ urges the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure free flow of credible information during this period of crisis. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) Sri Lanka in expressing concern over the blocking of social media in the ongoing state of emergency. The IFJ urges the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure free flow of credible information during this period of crisis. On March 7, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri…  
5222. Anjum Muneer Raja  

The 40-year-old sub-editor with Islamabad-based Urdu daily Qaumi Pukaar was shot dead by unkown assailants on Bank Road, the high-security area near the Pakistan Army’s national headquarters while he was returning home after work late in the evening. The motorcycle-borne gunmen intercepted Raja’s motorcycle before firing six bullets, killing him on the spot.  
5223. IFJ calls on Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to free photojournalist Shawkan  

Writing on behalf of 600,000 journalists around the world, the president of the International Federation of journalists, last week addressed a letter to Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in which he expressed grave concern over the detention of fellow Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as “Shawkan”. UPDATE (08/03/2018): The IFJ is appalled that the photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, alias "Shawkan", is one of the more than 700 defendants in a political mass trial in Cairo for whom the “maximum penalty” – death by hanging – was requested by the prosecution on 3 March, according to reports. Writing on behalf of 600,000 journalists around the world, the…  
5224. New toolkit looks at women’s participation in journalists’ unions across CEE countries  

The IFJ has published a new booklet looking at women’s participation in journalists’ unions, issues preventing women achieving a work/life balance and steps to combat violence and harassment at work across Central and Eastern Europe. The IFJ has published a new booklet looking at women’s participation in journalists’ unions, issues preventing women achieving a work/life balance and steps to combat violence and harassment at work across Central and Eastern Europe. The study - Making Our Voices Heard – was based on surveys carried out with IFJ affiliates across the region. The IFJ hopes the results will help spark debate, encourage women journalists and their unions to get organised…  
5225. Iran's persecution of BBC Persian Service journalists & their families - UN Geneva event  

Iran's persecution of BBC Persian Service journalists and their families - the implications for the international media, human rights and freedom of expression. Iran's persecution of BBC Persian Service journalists and their families - the implications for the international media, human rights and freedom of expression. For the first time in its history, the BBC is making an appeal to the United Nations in Geneva about protecting the human rights of BBC journalists and their families. This unprecedented move comes in response to years of persecution and harassment by the Iranian authorities. Read more information here. The event will be held in Palais des Nations room XXII, UN…  
5226. With women, unions are stronger: No better time!  

Today, on International Women’s Day, the IFJ Asia-Pacific and its affiliates across the region launched the campaign “IFJ Women Lead”. Today, on International Women’s Day, the IFJ Asia-Pacific and its affiliates across the region launched the campaign “IFJ Women Lead”.   The IFJ’s 2018 campaign is a key stage in a long-term and progressive strategy for the IFJ and its affiliates in the Asia-Pacific to take affirmative and defined action on improving gender equity in union leadership. “While we know that the ranks of women journalists and media workers continue to grow in Asia and the Pacific, we are still not seeing women in key decision-making roles in the unions and organisations…  
5227. UN Human Rights Council urges to confront rampant impunity for gross human rights violations in Somalia  

In the context of a worsening human rights situation and repression of journalists and their independent union in Somalia, combined with lack of accountability for serious human rights violations and abuses, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Somalia affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), held a meeting on Somalia on side lines of the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on 6 March in Geneva. In the context of a worsening human rights situation and repression of journalists and their independent union in Somalia, combined with lack of accountability for serious human rights violations and abuses, the International Federation…  
5228. Unions at forefront of fight for equality as employers fail to address violence facing women journalists  

IFJ affiliates are at the forefront of a drive to tackle gender-based violence and harassment at work the results of a major new survey reveal. IFJ affiliates are at the forefront of a drive to tackle gender-based violence and harassment at work the results of a major new survey reveal. In November the IFJ published more realistic statistics showing the true and sordid level of violence and harassment faced by women journalists across the world. Today’s follow-up survey reveals that dozens of journalists unions and associations are putting the issue at the heart of their work in a bid to tackle these human rights violations and abuses of power endemic in the profession. But the…  
5229. IFJ/EFJ join media coalition urging EU to protect journalists  

The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today joined a global call for the EU to take action to protect journalists and end impunity within Europe. The IFJ and EFJ cosigned a letter with 15 media freedom organisations addressed to the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, calling for EU action to protect journalists in Europe following the recent killings of Slovak and Maltese reporters Jan Kuciak and Daphne Caruana Galizia. The killings of the journalists, who had reported on corruption, organised crime and the abuse of power in their respective countries, are “unacceptable”, says the letter. Despite…  
5230. « NoBillag » : soutien massif à l’audiovisuel public en Suisse  

Les citoyens suisses se prononçaient dimanche par référendum sur un projet de suppression de la redevance sur l’audiovisuel public. Le rejet par 71% des votants de l’initiative « No Billag » par la population est un soutien massif au service public de l’audiovisuel et au pluralisme. Les citoyens suisses se prononçaient dimanche par référendum sur un projet de suppression de la redevance sur l’audiovisuel public. Le rejet par 71,6 % des votants de l’initiative « No Billag » par la population est un soutien massif au service public de l’audiovisuel et au pluralisme. La taxe de 451 francs suisse, revue à la baisse pour l’année prochaine, continuera de s’appliquer à tous les citoyen.e.s. La…  
5231. Cameroun: Le SNJC soutient le journaliste Cristan Isseri  

Le 4 mars 2018, Cristan Isseri, journaliste au quotidien Le Jour, qui était en reportage au domicile de Mebe Ngo’o Alain Edgar, ministre des Transports sorti du gouvernement le 2 mars, a été interpellé, déshabillé, molesté et humilié par les proches du membre du gouvernement déchu. Le 4 mars 2018, Cristan Isseri, journaliste au quotidien Le Jour, qui était en reportage au domicile de Mebe Ngo’o Alain Edgar, ministre des Transports sorti du gouvernement le 2 mars, a été interpellé, déshabillé, molesté et humilié par les proches du membre du gouvernement déchu. Le Syndicat national des journalistes du Cameroun (Snjc) condamne avec la dernière énergie cet acte odieux et dénonce…  
5232. Journalist shot dead in Rawalpindi, Pakistan  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the killing of a journalist in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on March 3 and demands immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the killing of a journalist in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on March 1 and demands immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. Anjum Muneer Raja, 40-year-old sub-editor with Islamabad-based Urdu daily Qaumi Pukaar was shot dead just before midnight on Bank Road, the high-security area near the Pakistan Army’s national headquarters, by unknown assailants while he was returning home after work. The motorcycle-borne assailants…  
5233. IFJ in the news this week  

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 23rd of February to Friday 2nd of March. 1. IFJ concerned over CJ Parajuli’s order against Kantipur on contempt of court case. The Kathmandu Post 2. IFJ demands release of photojournalist Kamran. Rishing Kashmir 3. Iraq, PH deadliest places for journalists says, media group. Inquirer.net 4. Kashmiri photojournalist Kamran Yousuf…  
5234. Yemen: IFJ urges release of brave journalist and union activist  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has joined its affiliate, the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS), in urging the release of journalist and union activist Awad Kashmeem, who was arrested by local authorities on 21 February in Mokalla, Hadramout Province in Yemen. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has joined its affiliate, the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS), in urging the release of journalist and union activist Awad Kashmeem, who was arrested by local authorities on 21 February in Mokalla, Hadramout Province in Yemen. Kashmeem is a journalist and director of the state-funded Baktheer Publishing Foundation and its newspaper, November 30. He is also…  
5235. Government clamps down as national political meetings draw closer  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China respect Article 35 of the Constitution of China and cease attempts to suppress people from expressing their opinions in the lead up to and during the upcoming National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in Beijing. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China respect Article 35 of the Constitution of China and cease attempts to suppress people from expressing their opinions in the lead up to and during the upcoming National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s…  
5236. China censors in overdrive over possible Constitution amendment  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticises the censoring and removal of posts online relating to the proposed Constitutional amendment that was reported on February 25, 2018. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticises the censoring and removal of posts online relating to the proposed Constitutional amendment that was reported on February 25, 2018. On Tuesday, Xinhua reported that the Communist Party of China Central Committee had proposed several amendments to the Constitution of China, including removing the point which states that the President and Vice-President of China ‘shall serve no more than two consecutive terms’. The…  
5237. Iranian journalist tried on fabricated charges  

Journalist Reyhaneh Tabatabaei appeared before the Iranian revolutionary court yesterday on charges of “propaganda against the regime”. The IFJ joins its affiliate the Association of Iranian Journalists (AoIJ) in calling for all “fabricated” charges against the journalist to be dropped. Reyhaneh Tabatabaei is a journalist and a political activist. She works for the Iranian reformist news web site Emtedad and used to work for several reformist newspapers including Shargh, Farhikhtegan and Bahar. Tabatabaei was tried in court 3 times in the past 8 years. In 2010 she was arrested under charges of “propaganda against the regime” and spent 36 days in confinement. She was…  
5238. Supreme Court of Nepal order violates press freedom principles  

The Nepali supreme court on 25 February ordered the country’s Press Council to ban the publication of news criticising a senior judge. The Nepali supreme court on 25 February ordered the country’s Press Council to ban the publication of news criticising a senior judge. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and the Nepal Press Union (NPU) today expressed their concern over the ruling, recalling the need for the judiciary to respect fundamental principles of press freedom. Kantipur Daily published a series of articles about discrepancies in the date of birth of Nepal’s Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli. The articles argues…  
5239. Jan Kuciak  

The body of the 27-year-old Slovakian reporter working for “Aktuality.sk” news portal was found on 25 February alongside that of his partner Martina Kusnirova at their home in Velka Maca, some 65 kilometres from the capital Bratislava. Slovakian police launched a murder probe on Monday 26 February 2018 and the police commissioner Tibor Gaspard told reporters that the murder was " most likely related to the investigative work of the journalists." Kuciak’s reporting focused mainly on allegations of tax evasion and fraud involving high-ranking officials and tycoons. Police commander Tibor Gaspar said this morning that the murder was “most likely related to the investigative work of…  
5240. Women lag behind in top media leading positions, says new study  

A factsheet released today by The Nordic Information Centre for Media and Communications Research (NORDICOM) shows clear gender leadership gap in the media industry globally. A factsheet released today by The Nordic Information Centre for Media and Communications Research (NORDICOM) shows clear gender leadership gap in the media industry globally. Nordicom’s analysis of the world’s 100 largest media corporations highlights a huge gender leadership gap, with only 6 women CEOs out of the 100 companies. In addition, women hold 17% of top management positions in the media and make 24% of boards of directors. The companies with the highest women percentage amongst their top management are 21st…  
5241. Slovakian investigative journalist and partner shot dead  

The International and the Federation of Journalists (EFJ/IFJ) are deeply shocked to learn of Jan Kuciak‘s death, a 27-year-old Slovakian reporter working for “Aktuality.sk” news portal. His body was found on 25 February alongside that of his partner Martina Kusnirova at their home in Velka Maca, some 65 kilometres from the capital Bratislava. The International and the Federation of Journalists (EFJ/IFJ) are deeply shocked to learn of  Jan Kuciak‘s death, a 27-year-old Slovakian reporter working for “Aktuality.sk” news portal. His body was found on 25 February alongside that of his partner Martina Kusnirova at their home in Velka Maca, some 65 kilometres from the…  
5242. Egypt: government must stop intimidating journalists ahead of elections  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for the immediate release of an Egyptian journalist who was arrested on 16 February after conducting an interview with an opposition figure. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for the immediate release of an Egyptian journalist who was arrested on 16 February after conducting an interview with an opposition figure. Moataz Wadnan, a Huffington Post Arabi reporter, published on 11 February an interview with Hesham Geneina, a campaign aide to ex-general and presidential candidate Sami Anan, who claimed that Anan possessed dangerous documents on the Egyptian post-2011 revolution and the involvement of…  
5243. Government Crackdown: Cambodia’s Media on Edge  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South East Asia Journalist Unions (SEAJU) today released a special report, Cambodia's Media on Edge. The situation report compiled by the IFJ, in consultation with Cambodian journalists in and outside the country, details Cambodia’s deteriorating media freedom at the hands of the Hun Sen government. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South East Asia Journalist Unions (SEAJU) today released a special report, Cambodia's Media on Edge. The situation report compiled by the IFJ, in consultation with Cambodian journalists in and outside the country, details Cambodia’s deteriorating media freedom at the…  
5244. Kashmiri photojournalist detained for several months in India  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalist Union (IJU) in condemning the extended detention of photojournalist Kamran Yousuf, by India’s National Investigation Authority (NIA).The IFJ demands immediate release of the Kamran Yousuf and dropping of all charges against him. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalist Union (IJU) in condemning the extended detention of photojournalist Kamran Yousuf, by India’s National Investigation Authority (NIA).The IFJ demands immediate release of the Kamran Yousuf and dropping of all charges against him. Yousuf, 23, based in Pulwama, contributed to various…  
5245. IFJ in the news this week  

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 16nd of February to Friday 23rd of February. 1. IFJ condemns assault by officials on Post-Courier journalist. Scoop Media, Scoop. 2. Attack on journalist in PNG condemned by international body. Radio New Zealand. 3. Macau SAR included in most recent Amnesty International report. By Nelson Moura, Macau News Agency. 4. Palestinians to…  
5246. México: asesinan a balazos a una bloguera en Acapulco  

Se trata de Pamela Montenegro, bloguera y comentarista política conocida como Nana Pelucas, quien fue asesinada a balazos el pasado 5 de febrero en Acapulco. La comunicadora había sido amenazada previamente. El pasado 5 de febrero fue asesinada a balazos la bloguera y comentarista política Pamela Montenegro, más conocida como Nana Pelucas, en la ciudad de Acapulco. La Fiscalía del Estado de Guerrero confirmó que fue atacada por dos hombres que le dispararon y escaparon instantáneamente después. El Fiscal de la causa declaró que Montenegro había sido previamente amenazada por un servidor público municipal. La comunicadora era conocida con el pseudónimo de Nana Pelucas, el personaje que…  
5247. Cyprus: Journalists are not conspirators  

The IFJ has backed calls by the Union of Cyprus Journalists for the authorities to stop criminalising journalists. The demand came following growing concerns about attacks on journalists who have published or commented on leaked emails that raise issues about government relations with Russia and the EU. The IFJ has backed calls by the Union of Cyprus Journalists for the authorities to stop criminalising journalists. The demand came following growing concerns about attacks on journalists who have published or commented on leaked emails that raise issues about government relations with Russia and the EU. The union claims journalists have been detained and questioned “as if they had committed…  
5248. Philippines: Journalist banned from Presidential Palace  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the decision by President Duterte to ban a journalist from the Presidential Palace. The IFJ and NUJP call for the ban to be withdrawn. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the decision by President Duterte to ban a journalist from the Presidential Palace. The IFJ and NUJP call for the ban to be withdrawn. On Tuesday, February 20, Rappler journalist Pia Randa received a text message from senior Malacanang official, Jhopee Avancena,…  
5249. Abdulrahman Al-Yassin  

The reporter for Hamouriye Media Center was killed due to injuries sustained in the shelling by the Syria regime of Eastern Al-Ghouta in Rural Damascus where he was covering the bombing. Journalists' safety, impunity, IFJ  
5250. Palestine: IFJ welcomes MEP´s commitment to tackle media rights violations  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has welcomed the commitment of an influential group of MEPs to help tackle a growing crisis of media rights violations facing Palestinian journalists. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has welcomed the commitment of an influential group of MEPs to help tackle a growing crisis of media rights violations facing Palestinian journalists. The commitment came during a meeting at the European Parliament (EP) on 19 February that brought together MEPs, including the chair and vice-chair of the EP´s Delegation for relations with Palestine, as well as representatives from the IFJ, its affiliate, the Palestinian…  
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