Northern Ireland: two investigative journalists arrested for theft of confidential documents

Investigative journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested on the morning of 31 August after police search was held in their houses and...

The IFJ and EFJ call on Members of the European Parliament to protect Authors’ Rights

The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) today reiterated their support for the adoption of the Directive on Copyright...

Female TV journalist stabbed to death in brutal attack in Bangladesh

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...

PNG village apologises for assault on journalist

Religious extremists, politicians meddle with artistic freedom in Sri Lanka

Journalist killed in violent attack in Punjab, Pakistan

Nepal's new law criminalizes expression, restricts press freedom

USA – NWU calls for end to gender discrimination

The IFJ has welcomed a call by the United States National Writers Union to enhance protection for, and end discrimination against, women journalists...

Nepal’s new law criminalizes expression, restricts press freedom

Nepal’s new Criminal Codes Act 2018 curtails freedom of expression and the press. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates...

USA: IFJ backs strike by staff at thrillist magazine over living wages

On August 13, journalists at Thrillist, a New York-based food and culture digital magazine, voted to strike to demand “living wages”. The IFJ fully...

VOA journalists detained for six hours over interview

Voice of America journalist, Yibing Feng, and media worker, Allen Ai were detained for six hours on Monday, August 13 in Jinan, Shandong province as...

Indian journalist faces criminal charges over Facebook posts

Television journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem was arrested and charged with inciting public mischief through a series of Facebook posts, in Imphal,...

RTHK ban live-broadcast of pro-independence activist’s speech

Later today, August 14, the Foreign Correspondent’s Club of Hong Kong (FCCHK) will host a lunch speech by pro-independence activist Andy Chan. RTHK...

Taliban burn down radio and TV station in Ghazni, Afghanistan

Taliban attacks on Ghazni province in Afghanistan saw the incineration of a local radio and television station; and the death of media technician...

Medical association leader threatens Sri Lankan media with “traitor list”

The President of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) of Sri Lanka has issued a direct threat to a journalist and publicly warned the...

Nepal journalists physically attacked

In less than one week, two incidents of journalists being physically attacked in Nepal have raised concerns about safety. Journalists Chhabilal Tiwari...

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