Journalist Rights
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Female journalist killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Gaza City – April 7, 2025 — A female Palestinian journalist, Islam Meqadad, was killed in an Israeli airstrike that struck her home in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza,…
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Silencing the victim? Female journalist in Bangladesh targeted online after exposing attack
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A female journalist in Bangladesh has faced a wave of online harassment and defamation after exposing a brutal physical and sexual assault she endured in the…
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18 journalists arrested as Turkey cracks down on dissent and media freedom
Istanbul, Turkey – In a dramatic escalation of its crackdown on political dissent, Turkey has arrested 18 journalists amid protests against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The…
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Press freedom under threat: Journalists beaten, bike set ablaze in Bangladesh court
Barishal, Bangladesh – Two photojournalists were violently assaulted, and a motorcycle was set on fire inside a court premises in Barishal, southern Bangladesh, in what authorities are calling a…
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Freedom of the Press under siege: Political activists assault reporters in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh – March 20, 2025: A violent attack on journalists covering a political event in Dhaka has sparked outrage among media organizations and press freedom advocates. At least…
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“Release Blessed Mhlanga now!” – Zimbabwean journalist detained over critical interview as Voice of Media demand immediate freedom
Tsitsi Patience Mashiri / Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga has been arrested and detained on charges of allegedly transmitting messages likely to incite public violence, sparking condemnation…
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Journalist threatened over vandalism report : freedom of the press under siege in Bangladesh
Narail, Bangladesh – A journalist from Bangladesh’s Prothom Alo newspaper, Raju Sheikh, has reported receiving threats after covering the vandalism of a memorial and mural at Narail Government Victoria…
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2024: A Deadly Year for Journalists, Reports IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has labeled 2024 as one of the most dangerous years for journalists, with 122 media workers, including 14 women, losing their lives. Released…
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India’s Manipur faces internet blackout: A blow to free speech and press freedom
Demonstrators stand amid burning vehicles during a protest against recent killings in Imphal West, northeastern state of Manipur, India, November 16, 2024. Photo : REUTERS
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Al Jazeera cameramen critically injured as Gaza becomes a deadly battlefield for journalists
In the midst of the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict, two Al Jazeera cameramen have become the latest victims of violence targeting media workers. Fadi al-Wahidi and Ali al-Attar, both critically…
