Journalist Nina Lakhani, a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the UK, faces a campaign of intimidation following her coverage of a notorious murder trial in Honduras. The IFJ joins the NUJ, its British affiliate, in condemning the intimidation campaign against Nina and urging the Honduran authorities to protect her.
Journalist Nina Lakhani, a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the UK, faces a campaign of intimidation following her coverage of a notorious murder trial in Honduras. The IFJ joins the NUJ, its British affiliate, in condemning the intimidation campaign against Nina and urging the Honduran authorities to protect her.
Nina Lakhani is a…
It's a victory in Europe in favour of authors' rights that tells us a lot about current concerns over the likes of Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft exploiting journalistic content and the importance of remunerating authors fairly and without condition.
It's a victory in Europe in favour of authors' rights that tells us a lot about current concerns over the likes of Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft exploiting journalistic content and the importance of remunerating authors fairly and without condition.
The European Parliament's vote on 12 September in favour of a Directive on copyright in the digital single market is the result of a wide and decisive…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched a joint project to boost and improve media reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment stories around the world. The first phase of this long-term project took place in Jordan in the first week of September, when more than 20 journalists and experts on forced labour issues gathered to share their experiences and discuss developing new tools to help media workers report on such sensitive and complicated issues.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched a joint project to boost and improve media reporting on forced…
The Lahore High Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for journalist Cyril Almeida over an interview with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He is required to appear at the next hearing of a case seeking action against the former PM on charges of treason. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concerns over the arrest warrant; and urges the Court to withdraw the warrant.
The Lahore High Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for journalist Cyril Almeida over an interview with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He is required to appear at the next hearing of a case seeking action against the former PM on charges of treason. The International Federation…
Following the removal of the managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), and allegations of attempts by the chairman of the ABC to fire a journalist in response to political pressure, ABC staffers are now calling for an independent inquiry to investigate the allegations of editorial interference.
Following the removal of the managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), and allegations of attempts by the chairman of the ABC to fire a journalist in response to political pressure, ABC staffers are now calling for an independent inquiry to investigate the allegations of editorial interference.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and…
Una trabajadora de la TV Pública fue amenazada por un funcionario de recursos humanos tras participar en una actividad sindical contra el congelamiento salarial y el vaciamiento de medios públicos. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, repudia este hecho violatorio de la libertad de expresión y manifiesta su preocupación ante esta arremetida contra la organización sindical.
Una trabajadora de la TV Pública fue amenazada por un funcionario de recursos humanos tras participar en una actividad sindical contra el congelamiento salarial y el vaciamiento de medios públicos. La Federación Internacional de…
El pasado 21 de septiembre, un periodista fue asesinado a balazos en el estado de Chiapas. El reportero habría denunciado amenazas con anterioridad. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, condena esta arremetida contra la libertad de expresión e insta a las autoridades a dar con lxs responsables de este crimen y terminar con la impunidad.
El pasado 21 de septiembre, un periodista fue asesinado a balazos en el estado de Chiapas. El reportero habría denunciado amenazas con anterioridad. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras…
Journalist Mohamed Ali Siad, deputy director of Radio Galkayo, was attacked by police officers on Sunday 23 September in the Somali city of Galkayo at the police station. The assault took place when the journalist arrived at the station’s commander for an interview appointment about a security operation carried out by police earlier. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Somali affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), in condemning this aggression which and demanding that Somali authorities bring perpetrators to justice.
Journalist Mohamed Ali Siad, deputy director of Radio Galkayo, was attacked by police officers on Sunday 23 September in the…
Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has won the 2018 Maldives presidential election beating incumbent president Abdulla Yameen. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) congratulates president-elect Solih and urges him of fulfil his election pledges to ensure press freedom and independence of media.
Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has won the 2018 Maldives presidential election beating incumbent president Abdulla Yameen. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) congratulates president-elect Solih and urges him of fulfil his election pledges to ensure press freedom and independence of media.
In a press statement…
On May 9th, 2018, Najib Razak’s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Government was defeated in general elections that stunned the world. Today, nearly five months on, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has launched Fighting for Media Reform in the ‘New Malaysia – a situation report analyzing the changes needed to ensure freedom and expression and press freedom thrive in Malaysia.
On May 9th, 2018, Najib Razak’s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Government was defeated in general elections that stunned the world. Today, nearly five months on, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has launched Fighting for Media Reform in the ‘New Malaysia – a…
Tolo News journalist Samim Faramarz when a car bomb went off just metres away from the stand where he had just finished a live report. The journalist was killed on the scene, along with his cameraman Ramiz Ahmadi.
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) joined today their Croatian affiliate, Croatia Journalists’ Association (CJA), to strongly condemn the launching by the Croatian public broadcaster HRT of a procedure to fire journalist Hrvoje Zovko, president of CJA.
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) joined today their Croatian affiliate, Croatia Journalists’ Association (CJA), to strongly condemn the launching by the Croatian public broadcaster HRT of a procedure to fire journalist Hrvoje Zovko, president of CJA.
On 12 September, Hrvoje Zovko decided to resign as deputy editor-in-chief of public TV channel HTV4. Hrvoje Zovko has…
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 15th of September to Friday 21th of September.
1. Deteriorating state of civic freedoms discussed at KPC The Express Tribune
2. Localizado en estado crítico un periodista desaparecido el martes en el noreste de RDC Europa Press
3. Vidéo. Mali: les journalistes à l'école du changement climatique Le 360…
Former newspaper columnist has been jailed for seven years in Myanmar over Facebook post criticizing the country’s leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has criticized the sentence handed down to Ngar Min Swe and called for the charges to be dropped and he be immediately released.
Former newspaper columnist has been jailed for seven years in Myanmar over Facebook post criticizing the country’s leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has criticized the sentence handed down to Ngar Min Swe and called for the charges to be dropped and he be immediately released.
On September 18, Ngar Min Swe, who is also known as…
The draconian Digital Security Bill 2018 has passed the Bangladesh Parliament with provisions curtailing the freedom of expression and independent journalism. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing serious concerns over the legislation which has scope to harass media and journalists.
The draconian Digital Security Bill 2018 has passed the Bangladesh Parliament with provisions curtailing the freedom of expression and independent journalism. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing serious concerns over the legislation which has…
Do Cong Duong, Vietnamese land rights activist and citizen journalist was sentenced to 48 months jail for ‘disturbing public order’. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have strongly crticised the ruling and demanded that all charges against Duong be dropped.
Do Cong Duong, Vietnamese land rights activist and citizen journalist was sentenced to 48 months jail for ‘disturbing public order’. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have strongly crticised the ruling and demanded that all charges against Duong be dropped.
On Monday, September 17, a court in Bac Ninh in northern Vietnam sentenced Do Cong Duong to 48 months jail for ‘disturbing public order’. The…
Media in the Philippines has come under attack this week, both online and offline, raising serious concerns about the safety and security of the country’s media workers. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemn the latest attacks on the media, including shots fired at the home of a broadcaster, and a journalist being labelled a terrorist.
Media in the Philippines has come under attack this week, both online and offline, raising serious concerns about the safety and security of the country’s media workers. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of…
El periódico argentino hoy no lanzó su edición impresa tras decretarse un paro de 24 horas como medida de reclamo de sus trabajadorxs ante una paritaria en baja y la falta de pago por parte del Grupo Octubre. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, acompaña a lxs colegas de Página/12 en el reclamo y exige condiciones salariales dignas para lxs trabajadorxs de prensa.
El periódico argentino hoy no lanzó su edición impresa tras decretarse un paro de 24 horas como medida de reclamo de sus trabajadorxs ante una paritaria en baja y la falta de pago por parte del Grupo Octubre. La Federación Internacional de…
According to NUSOJ’s statement, the 30-year-old radio reporter working for privately owned Radio Voice of Peace in Somali city of Galkayo, was slashed in the back and heart when he was leaving the radio station. After the attack, a passer-by saw the journalist lying unconscious on the ground and rushed him quickly to Mudug Regional Hospital. Radio Voice of Peace chief editor Ahmed Mohamed Ali told reportedly said that Osman underwent an emergency operation to save his life but sadly passed away a few minutes afterwards.
The killing followed Osman’s reporting on the insecurity of Galkayo city due to the activities of jihadist group Al-Shabbaab and NUSOJ believes that…
Journalist Abdirisak Sa’id Osman, a radio reporter working for privately owned Radio Voice of Peace in Somali city of Galkayo, was stabbed to death on Tuesday’s 18 September night after he left his workplace. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Somali affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), in condemning this terrible crime and demanding Somali authorities to investigate it and ensure justice is done to Osman.
Journalist Abdirisak Sa’id Osman, a radio reporter working for privately owned Radio Voice of Peace in Somali city of Galkayo, was stabbed to death on Tuesday’s 18 September night after he left his workplace. The International Federation of…
Freelance journalists in Belarus face increasing threats, pressure and censorship and this is a concern Europeans should share, said Belarussian journalists Larysa Shchyrakova and Volha Chaichyts at a press conference held in Brussels, on Tuesday 18 September.
The event was jointly organised by the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) together with their affiliate the Belarus Association of Journalists (BAJ).
Freelance journalists in Belarus face increasing threats, pressure and censorship and this is a concern Europeans should share, said Belarussian journalists Larysa Shchyrakova and Volha Chaichyts at a press conference held in Brussels, on Tuesday 18…
Tras haber sufrido agresiones físicas en su ejercicio profesional, el pasado 15 de septiembre, periodistas y camarógrafos hondureños, denuncian ante el Comisionado Nacional de los Derechos Humanos (CONADEH). La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, eleva a nivel internacional el repudio a las agresiones de las que son víctimas lxs periodistas hondureños e insta a las autoridades a dar con lxs responsablxs de este ataque contra la libertad de expresión.
Tras haber sufrido agresiones físicas en su ejercicio profesional, el pasado 15 de septiembre, periodistas y camarógrafos hondureños, denuncian ante el…
Italian government threatens to cut indirect state funding to the press, accusing newspapers of “polluting the debate”. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) join their affiliate the Federazione Nazionale Stampa Italiana (FNSI) in strongly condemning these threats and expressing serious concerns over the press situation in Italy.
Italian government threatens to cut indirect state funding to the press, accusing newspapers of “polluting the debate”. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) join their affiliate the Federazione Nazionale Stampa Italiana (FNSI) in strongly…
Technician Omar Azzi and security guards Jamai Musayab and Obeif Jamai, all working for the Yemeni al-Maraweah radio station were killed in the bombing of the station’s premises by warplanes from the Saudi-led military coalition, which destroyed the transmission tower and aw warehouse.
Saudi-led coalition airstrike targeted a radio station in Yemeni western province of Hudaydah killing at least four people on Sunday 16 September, according to local media and the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Yemeni affiliate in condemning this brutal attack and demanding the coalition to stop targeting media organisations.
Saudi-led coalition airstrike targeted a radio station in Yemeni western province of Hudaydah killing at least four people on Sunday 16 September, according to local media and the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Yemeni affiliate in condemning…
Ahead of presidential elections in the Maldives on September 23, allegations have emerged of foreign journalists been denied visas to cover the elections. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticized the Maldives’ Government over their handling of visas for foreign journalists, and urged the government to ensure journalists, local and foreign, can freely cover the elections later this month.
Ahead of presidential elections in the Maldives on September 23, allegations have emerged of foreign journalists been denied visas to cover the elections. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticised the Maldives’ Government over their handling…
The International Federation of Journalists today hosted in Brussels the first meeting of Iranian journalists based in Europe to identify common concerns and develop joint actions in the future. The IFJ is fully committed to helping and developing new journalists’ unions and associations to address current challenges that Iranian journalists face both abroad and inside the country.
The International Federation of Journalists today hosted in Brussels the first meeting of Iranian journalists based in Europe to identify common concerns and develop joint actions in the future. The IFJ is fully committed to helping and developing new journalists’ unions and associations to address current…
Le journaliste Hassan Murhabazi, disparu depuis mardi 11 Septembre à Bukavu (Sud-Kivu), en République Démocratique du Congo, a été retrouvé dans la soirée du jeudi 13 septembre dans un état très faible près de Kabare, à 30 kilomètres au nord de son lieu de kidnapping. La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) joint son affilée l’Union nationale de la presse du Congo (UNPC) en condamnant sévèrement la répression croissante des journalistes en République Démocratique du Congo.
Le journaliste Hassan Murhabazi, disparu depuis mardi 11 septembre à Bukavu (Sud-Kivu), en République Démocratique du Congo, a été retrouvé dans la soirée du jeudi 13 septembre dans un état très faible près…
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 8th of September to Friday 14th of September.
1. J&K journalist held last month sent to 2 weeks judicial custody Daily Pioneer
2. International day to mark journalism: To those dedicated to truth seeking CGTN
3. Kashmir journalists hold sit in protest, seek colleague’s release The Kashmir…
Lxs trabajadorxs del periódico El Sur, del estado de Guerrero, denunciaron despidos masivos y se manifestaron el pasado 11 de septiembre para reclamar contra la dirección del diario. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, se une a su afiliado mexicano, el Sindicato Nacional de Redactores de la Prensa (SNRP) en solidaridad con lxs compañeros despedidxs e insta a las instituciones de medios a respetar los derechos laborales.
Lxs trabajadorxs del periódico El Sur, del estado de Guerrero, denunciaron despidos masivos y se manifestaron el pasado 11 de septiembre para reclamar contra la dirección del…
For the first time, members of the European Parliament called on the European Union to sanction one of its Member States, Hungary, on Wednesday 12 September for violating the Rule of Law.
For the first time, members of the European Parliament called on the European Union to sanction one of its Member States, Hungary, on Wednesday 12 September for violating the Rule of Law.
The government led by Prime Minister Victor Orban was accused of silencing independent media, targeting NGOs and removing independent judges, among other violations of democracy and common European values.
The text adopted outlines in particular the bad state of freedom of expression in Hungary and the situation of…
The International Federation of Journalists has welcomed a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling that the UK government violated press freedom as a key step towards protecting journalists sources.
The International Federation of Journalists has welcomed a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling that the UK government violated press freedom as a key step towards protecting journalists sources.
The judgement comes following a four year case brought by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism with the support of the IFJ.
The IFJ along with its UK affiliate the NUJ had backed the case, and made a joint submission to the ECHR. The NUJ said the judgement represented a significant…
Austrian journalist Max Zirngast has been detained together with two other Turkish citizens, in the early hours of 11 September by anti-terror authorities in his apartment in Ankara, Turkey. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) backed its affiliate in Austria the Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten, Druck, Journalismus, Papier (GPA-djp) in demanding the release of Max Zirngast from custody.
Austrian journalist Max Zirngast was detained together with two other Turkish citizens, in the early hours of 11 September by anti-terror authorities in his apartment in Ankara, Turkey. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) backed…
Yesterday, Malaysia’s Dewan Negara (the Senate of Parliament) rejected the Anti Fake News (Abolition) Bill 2018, a decision which has been labelled a disappointment for Malaysia’s new Pakatan Harapan government. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists; Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) strongly criticise the vote, a failed opportunity for the government.
Yesterday, Malaysia’s Dewan Negara (the Senate of Parliament) rejected the Anti Fake News (Abolition) Bill 2018, a decision which has been labelled a disappointment for Malaysia’s new Pakatan Harapan government. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the…
On 12 September, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the verdict delivered by the Moscow City Court to Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko, who was sentenced to 12 years in a high-security prison.
On 12 September, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the verdict delivered by the Moscow City Court to Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko, who was sentenced to 12 years in a high-security prison.
The International and European Federations of Journalists and (IFJ and EFJ) have urged the Russian authorities to release a Ukrainian journalist given a 12-year sentence for alleged espionage.
Roman Sushchenko was sentenced to 12 years in a high-security prison on…
The European Parliament today overwhelmingly approved the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (DSM) - a major step forward in protecting authors’ rights.
The European Parliament today overwhelmingly approved the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (DSM) - a major step forward in protecting authors’ rights.
The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) warmly welcomed the vote which is crucial to ensuring that journalists can make a living from their work and remain independent in their reporting. Independent journalists are essential to the good functioning of democratic societies.
Members of the European Parliament today voted in…
La Fédération internationale des journalistes (IFJ) condamne fermement la campagne de diffamation lancée sur les réseaux sociaux contre Neji Bghouri, le président du Syndicat national des journalistes tunisiens (SNJT), son affilié en Tunisie.
La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) condamne fermement la campagne de diffamation lancée sur les réseaux sociaux contre Neji Bghouri, le président du Syndicat national des journalistes tunisiens (SNJT), son affilié en Tunisie.
Neji Bghrouri, journaliste tunisien expérimenté, syndicaliste et militant de la liberté de la presse, est victime depuis quelques jours d’une campagne de diffamation sur les réseaux sociaux et reçoit des…
La Federación Colombiana de Periodistas (FECOLPER) denunció este 11 de septiembre que cuatro periodistas y cinco medios alternativos de Bogotá fueron amenazados por el grupo "Águilas Negras". La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, rechaza esta arremetida contra la libertad de expresión en insta a las autoridades a garantizar la seguridad de lxs periodistas intimadxs.
La Federación Colombiana de Periodistas (FECOLPER) denunció este 11 de septiembre que cuatro periodistas y cinco medios alternativos de Bogotá fueron amenazados por el grupo "Águilas Negras". La…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has branded the decision of an Egyptian court to free photojournalist Shawkan as "long overdue".
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has branded the decision of an Egyptian court to free photojournalist Shawkan as "long overdue". Mahmoud Abou Zeid, better known as Shawkan, winner of the UNESCO/Guillermo-Cano World Press Freedom Prize in 2018, had faced the death penalty, but was sentenced on Saturday 8th September to 5 years in prison. Having already served that time since his arrest in 2013 he is now to be freed.
The IFJ welcomed Shawkan's imminent return to his family and friends but condemned his long…
Nepal police arrested the editor of a weekly newspaper from his home in Lalitpur on alleged cybercrime charges over a published news report.
Nepal police arrested the editor of a weekly newspaper from his home in Lalitpur on alleged cybercrime charges over a published news report. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and the Nepal Press Union (NPU) in condemning the arrest and demands his immediate release.
Raju Basnet, the editor-in-chief of Khojtalash weekly, was arrested on Monday, September 10 from his home at Godavari Municipality, Lalitpur, in the Kathmandu Valley. The office of the Metropolitan…
El directorio de la Agencia Nacional de Noticias Télam descontó de forma arbitraria e ilegal los salarios de lxs trabajadorxs no despedidxs. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, expresa su preocupación ante esta arremetida contra la organización sindical.
El directorio de la Agencia Nacional de Noticias Télam descontó de forma arbitraria e ilegal los salarios de lxs trabajadorxs no despedidxs. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, expresa su preocupación ante esta arremetida contra la organización sindical.
Este viernes 7 de septiembre…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), in strongly condemning the attack of Israeli forces against several journalists during a protest, near Ramallah on Tuesday 4 September 2018. IFJ also decries the detention of Ali Dar Ali, correspondent of Palestine TV, who appeared on the same day before an Israeli Military Court.
UPDATED 10 September 2018–The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), in strongly condemning the attack of Israeli forces against several journalists during a protest, near Ramallah on Tuesday 4 September 2018. IFJ also…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today renewed its call for the immediate release of Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as "Shawkan" on the eve of a verdict in his case which is expected tomorrow 8 September in Cairo. Zeid has been behind bars for over 5 years following his arrest in 2013.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today renewed its call for the immediate release of Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as "Shawkan" on the eve of a verdict in his case which is expected tomorrow 8 September in Cairo. Zeid has been behind bars for over 5 years following his arrest in 2013.
Shawkan is one among more than 700…
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 1st of September to Friday 7th of August.
1. Journalists' Federations call on European Parliament to protect authors’ rights Ekklesia
2. Burma courts press freedom hammered reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyan Soe Oo jailed for seven years Karen News
3. Gagging the press in installments The Nepali Times
4. IFJ…
Two television journalists were killed and another five injured in a brutal twin blast in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on September 5. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in strongly condemning the suicide attack and calls for the strongest retaliation from the Afghanistan government in tracking down those responsible.
Journalist Samim Faramarz and cameraman Ramiz Ahmadi of TOLO News lost their lives as they reported at the scene of an earlier suicide attack. The initial bombing targeted an evening sporting event at a wrestling gym in the Qala-e-Nazer area of Kabul, also known as the sixth…
On Monday 20th August, Amir Hossein Miresmaeili, was sentenced by a Teheran tribunal to “ 10 years of prison, 2 years of deprivation activity in the media and cyberspace, 2 years of banning from leaving the country and a cash penalty”, according to his lawyer. The IFJ joined the Association of Iranian journalists (AOIJ) in strongly condemning this sentence and demanding Amir’s immediate release.
On Monday 20th August, Amir Hossein Miresmaeili, was sentenced by a Teheran tribunal to “ 10 years of prison, 2 years of deprivation activity in the media and cyberspace, 2 years of banning from leaving the country and a cash penalty”, according to his lawyer. The IFJ joined the Association of…
The European and International Federations of Journalists, together with affiliates from Belgium (AGJPB/AJP-VVJ), Cyprus (UCJ), Estonia (EUJ), Finland (Suomen Journalistiliitto), France (SNJ), Germany (DJV), Greece (JUADN, ESIEMTH), Hungary (HPU), Italy (FNSI), Portugal (SinJor), Romania (FAIR/MediaSind), Spain (FSC CCOO), Sweden (Svenska Journalistförbundet), Switzerland (Impressum), United Kingdom and Ireland (NUJ) and organisations of authors across Europe today issued a joint statement urging Members of the European Parliament to support the proposed Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.
The European and International Federations of Journalists, together with affiliates…
Indian police arrested and detained the assistant editor of the Kashmir Narrator over alleged militancy crimes and held him for six days without charge. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalist Union (IJU) in condemning the arrest and detention of Aasif Sultan and demands his immediate release.
Police arrested Asif Sultan for questioning at his home in Jammu and Kashmir state on the evening of August 27. He was illegally detained for six days and was questioned about stories he published in the magazine.
Following concerns raised by journalist unions, Sultan was finally presented to court on September 1 but remained in police…
The International and European Federations of Journalists request all journalists in EU member states to write to their Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in support of the Copyright Directive.
The International and European Federations of Journalists request all journalists in EU member states to write to their Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in support of the Copyright Directive.
In the run-up to this vote on the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, on Wednesday 12 September, IFJ and EFJ are asking journalists to send a letter to the MEPs from their country in order to challenge the anti-copyright forces (Google, Facebook, etc.).
Please use this model…
Investigative journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested on the morning of 31 August after police search was held in their houses and offices. The journalists were accused of theft of confidential documents related to the Loughinisland massacre. The laptops and possessed information were confiscated. Both journalists were released from custody on bail on the same night.
Investigative journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested on the morning of 31 August after police search was held in their houses and offices. The journalists were accused of theft of confidential documents related to the Loughinisland massacre. The laptops and possessed information were…
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 25th of August to Friday 31st of August.
1. Link tax wording must be maintained, say European publishers, IP Pro the Internet
2. Ukraine: FAQ on the Freedom of Speech Issues in Terms of Hybrid War, Ukrinform
3. Bosnian Serb Leader Has History of Targeting Journalists, Balkan Insight
4. Muzzling the media: Threat to democracy, The…
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today reiterated their support for the adoption of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (DSM), calling on members of the European Parliament to vote on 12 September in favor of the proposal, as put forward by its Legal Affairs Committee (JURI).
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today reiterated their support for the adoption of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (DSM), calling on members of the European Parliament to vote on 12 September in favor of the proposal, as put forward by its Legal Affairs Committee (JURI).
Recognizing the crucial…
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, conmemora a lxs comunicadorxs que han sido víctimas de desapariciones forzadas en América Latina.
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, conmemora a lxs comunicadorxs que han sido víctimas de desapariciones forzadas en América Latina.
El 30 de agosto se conmemora el Día Internacional de las víctimas de desapariciones forzadas. América Latina y el Caribe ha sido una región particularmente afectada debido a los escenarios sociales y políticos que se han…
Un periodista de Canal 10 fue ejecutado a balazos el pasado 29 de agosto en Cancún. Se trata del octavo periodista asesinado en lo que va del año en México. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a más de 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, condena esta grave arremetida contra la libertad de expresión e insta a las autoridades a iniciar una investigación que termine con la impunidad que azota el país.
Un periodista de Canal 10 fue ejecutado a balazos el pasado 29 de agosto en Cancún. Es el octavo periodista asesinado en lo que va del año en México. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP),…
The cameraman for the private TV channel, Canal 10, in the resort city of Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, was shot dead along with another man while the two were walking in the city centre. In a statement, Canal 10 said that Rodriguez Valladares also conducted interviews and features on political issues, media reports said.
The journalist who contributed to two radio stations, Gazeta and Jacuípe, where he focused on corruption reporting which he also posted on social media, was shot dead in the area of Chapada of the Riachão do Jacuípe town, Bahía state. According to local media reports, four gunmen burst into his home in early hours and shot him. Araújo was well known for his publications on corruption involving officials at various levels of the Administration in his region.
A woman television journalist was hacked to death at the door of her home in Pabna of Rajshahi division, Bangladesh on August 28. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) strongly condemn the horrific murder and the tyranny of violence against women that continues to plague Bangladesh society.
A woman television journalist was hacked to death at the door of her home in Pabna of Rajshahi division, Bangladesh on August 28. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) strongly condemn the horrific murder and the tyranny of violence against women that continues to plague…
Un periodista radial fue asesinado el pasado 16 de agosto, al ser atacado por un grupo de hombres que ingresaron a su casa en la región nordeste del país. 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 e insta a las autoridades a investigar la posible vinculación del crimen con la profesión periodística.
Un periodista radial fue asesinado el pasado 16 de agosto, al ser atacado por un grupo de hombres que ingresaron a su casa en la región nordeste del país. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que…
The village of Baliau on Papua New Guinea’s Manam island has publicly apologised to an assaulted journalist and praised media coverage in the wake of the eruption of Manam island. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomed the prompt detainment of the perpetrators with the village leaders cooperation less than 24 hours after the incident.
National Daily journalist Dorothy Mark was punched in the face in the attack on August 25 after she entered Baliau village with four other journalists to report on the unfolding disaster. It is alleged that local villager Peter Sukua confronted Mark who was taking pictures at the time, hit her in the face and threatened to throw her…
A novel, a radio drama and a stage play all come under attack in Sri Lanka for allegedly containing anti-Buddhist or offensive language. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) Sri Lanka in expressing concerns over the potential political censorship and control of freedom of expression of the three works.
The Office of National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) headed by Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaranatunge, was forced to amend the titles of several episodes of a radio drama after monks and other hardliner religious organizations labelled the titles of some of the radio drama’s episodes as anti-Buddhist and an…
La periodista fue agredida física, sexual y emocionalmente luego de ser retenida por trabajadores de la empresa hidroeléctrica OXEC, mientras se encontraba ejerciendo su labor periodístico en Alta Verapaz, el pasado 21 de agosto. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas, (FIP) organización que representa a más de 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras en el mundo, repudia este grave ataque a la libertad de expresión sufrido por la colega guatemalteca, e insta a las autoridades a iniciar una investigación seria que juzgue a lxs responsables.
La periodista fue agredida física, sexual y emocionalmente luego de ser retenida por trabajadores de la empresa hidroeléctrica OXEC, mientras se…
The 25-year-old local correspondent in Dewan Sahib was allegedly attacked by two men, Tahir Hussain and Muhammad Imran, on the evening of 22 August who left him seriously injured. According to the Pakistani Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Abid had exposed some alleged wrongdoings by his two assailants. He died in the hospital the following day on 23 August.
STATEMENT ON PUBLISHERS’ RIGHT FROM JOURNALISTS AND PUBLISHERS AHEAD OF THE 12 SEPTEMBER PLENARY ON THE EU DIRECTIVE ON COPYRIGHT IN THE DIGITAL SINGLE MARKET
Ahead of the copyright vote in Plenary scheduled for 12 September, the EFJ (European Federation of Journalists), the IFJ (International Federation of Journalists), EMMA (European Magazine Media Association), ENPA (European Newspaper Publishers’ Association), EPC (European Publishers Council), NME (News Media Europe) – together representing the interests of tens of thousands of European news brands and journalists – jointly call on MEPs to maintain the wording on the publishers’ right (Article 11) as put forward by the Legal…
Journalist Muhammad Abid died on August 23 as the result of injuries he sustained during an attack in Borewala Tehsil, Punjab of Pakistan. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning the brutal murder.
Abid, 25, a local correspondent in Dewan Sahib town was allegedly attacked by two men in the evening on August 22, PFUJ said that the assailants, Tahir Hussain and Muhammad Imran, had targeted Abid for exposing some alleged wrongdoings by the men. Abid sustained serious head injuries in the attack and later died in hospital.
PFUJ said police have registered the case and are investigating.
The PFUJ said: “The…
The key suspect in the massacre of Maguindanao in 2009, the former governor Zaldy Ampatuan who is currently in prison, received permission to attend his daughter’s wedding on 21 August. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), in expressing serious concerns over the decision to grant Ampatuan family leave whereas the families of the journalists killed in the attack are still waiting for justice.
The key suspect in the massacre of Maguindanao in 2009, the former governor Zaldy Ampatuan who is currently in prison, received permission to attend his daughter’s wedding on 21 August. 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.
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 18st of August to Friday 24th of August.
1. Nepal Criminal Code 2018: IFJ Serious, Calls ‘Criminalizing Press Freedom’, Nepali Sansar
2. BBC, NUJ and IFJ condemn 'thinly-veiled threats' on lives of Persian Service journalists issued through Iranian news agency, Press Gazette
3. Nepal's new law restricts press freedom:…
Critical media houses and independent journalists in India are facing growing pressure and harassment from ruling authorities and their supporters at the detriment of democratic principles. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) condemn the machinations by the Central and some state government and their supporters to curb freedom of the media and further endangering the safety of the journalists through a campaign of harassment.
Critical media houses and independent journalists in India are facing growing pressure and harassment from ruling authorities and their supporters at the detriment of democratic principles. The…
Nepal’s new Criminal Codes Act 2018 curtails freedom of expression and the press. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and the Nepal Press Union (NPU) in expressing serious concerns over some restrictive provisions; and demand immediate amendments in the Act.
The new Act along with the Civil Codes Act 2018 became law on August 17, 2018, replacing 15 laws including 55-year-old civil and criminal laws. Some provisions of the Act, especially Sections 293 to 308 relating to privacy and defamation, are restrictive to the press freedom and criminalize expression.
Section 293 prohibits listening or recording…
El tribunal de apelaciones de Argentina ratificó su decisión de anular los despidos ejecutados por el directorio de la agencia de noticias Télam asegurando que no se cumplieron con los “requisitos previos” para ejercer esta medida. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP), organización que representa a 600.000 trabajadores y trabajadoras de prensa en el mundo y que lanzó la campaña #SomosTélam para defender a los trabajadores de la agencia, celebra el fallo del tribunal de ordenar la reincorporación inmediata de cinco de los 357 despedidos. Este fallo supone un precedente de referencia para el resto de casos judicializados que quedan por resolver.
El tribunal de apelaciones de…
The IFJ has welcomed a call by the United States National Writers Union to enhance protection for, and end discrimination against, women journalists around the world.
The IFJ has welcomed a call by the United States National Writers Union to enhance protection for, and end discrimination against, women journalists around the world.
The NWU passed a resolution calling for global protection for women journalists at its conference earlier this month .
The Resolution, Global Call for Action to End Worldwide Discrimination and Abuse Against Women Journalists, which was passed unanimously, underlines the worsening situation for women journalists at work. It stresses that “at least 1 in every…
