Malaysia: IFJ calls on authorities not to deport Kurdish journalist to Syria

Syrian Kurdish journalist Hamberfan Kosah has been held under arrest without explicit and public charges in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) airport since...

Australia: Inquiry finds Google, Facebook threat to public interest journalism

A report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found that the rise of Google, Facebook and similar businesses is a threat...

Palestine: IFJ welcomes Prime Minister’s commitment to improve journalists’ safety

Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Shtayyeh, today committed to work on improving journalists’ safety and fighting against impunity following a...

Arab World: Journalists’ unions say it is time for Arab states’ leaders to support media freedom and independence

Journalists unions from across the Arab World meeting in parallel with the League of Arab States (LAS) Summit in Tunis have called on the region’s...

Journalists must be consulted on press council development

Several journalist groups in Malaysia have come together to urge thorough consultation on the establishment of a press council in Malaysia. The...

Thailand regulator switches off Voice TV

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticises the decision by the National Broadcasting and Communication Commission Thailand...

Argentina: la FIP dice no al proyecto que desregula la producción y venta de Papel Prensa

El 6 de diciembre se aprobó en Diputados la media sanción de un proyecto que busca desregular la fabricación y comercialización de pasta celulosa y...

Hungary: new pro-government media conglomerate threatens pluralism

The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) join their affiliates in Hungary, HPU and MUOSZ, in calling on Hungarian...

IFJ Blog: No Press Freedom in Myanmar

Press freedom is derived from the fundamental human right to freedom of expression and is the foundation of a free and democratic society. Writes...