Investigation of Anna Politkovskaya’s murder was inadequate, says ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights released a judgement on 17 July, stating that the investigation of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya‘s murder...

España: FIP y FEP condenan el brutal ataque al fotoperiodista Jordi Borrás

Las Federaciones Internacional y Europea de Periodistas (FIP y FEP) se unen a sus afiliados españoles para condenar la brutal agresión al...

Italy: Series of threats against the press

The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFF and EFJ) have raised their concerns over the repetitive attacks and acts of...

Kashmir journalist summoned by NIA over interview

India’s federal National Investigative Agency (NIA) summoned Kashmir Observer daily’s Srinagar-based journalist Aqib Javed Hakim to New Delhi and...

Cyprus: IFJ welcomes steps towards building understanding through journalism

The IFJ has welcomed the launch of a new glossary to help journalists in Cyprus address ethical issues when reporting on the island’s enduring...

Liu Xiaobo’s widow leaves China for medical treatment

Just days before the anniversary of her husband’s death, Liu Xia, wife of Liu Xiaobo has been granted permission to travel to Germany for medical...

Turkey: Zaman journalists and columnists heavily sentenced to prison

On July 06, 2018, six journalists and columnists have been heavily sentenced to prison by a court in Istanbul for alleged membership to an armed...

Africa: Leaders of Journalists in Eastern and Central Africa avow synchronised action for safety of journalists

Leaders and representatives of journalists’ unions in Eastern and Central Regions convened in Kigali, Rwanda, on 5-6 July 2018, for a Regional...

Myanmar: Reuters journalists charged under Official Secrets Act

After almost seven months in detention, earlier today, a court in Myanmar charged two Reuters journalists with obtaining secret state documents. The...

Veteran Chinese journalist and wife detained over articles

Veteran freelance journalist Chen Jieren and his wife were reportedly detained and taken into police custody from their home in Hunan province on...

Yemen: IFJ demands the release of kidnapped journalist

The IFJ today lent support to calls from its affiliate in Yemen, the Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate (YJS), on the Houthis group to a quick release of...

Somalia: IFJ applauds historic European Parliament resolution condemning grave human rights violations

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has applauded the adoption today of a European Parliament resolution calling on the Somali...

IFJ calls on Nauru President Baron Waqa to revoke ban on ABC journalists

On Monday, July 2, Nauru President Baron Waqa announced that it would block the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) from covering the upcoming...

Sri Lankan lawmakers intimidating journalists over NYT article

Following an investigation by the New York Times over Chinese ownership of a Sri Lanka port, Sri Lankan lawmakers have taken aim at two local NYT...

Somaliland: IFJ calls for release of jailed journalist

The IFJ backed calls by its affiliate NUSOJ for the authorities in Somaliland to stop the persecution of independent journalists following the arrest...

IFJ Global Newsletter - July 2018

The Newsletter features a round-up of the latest activities and actions carried out by the IFJ across the world.

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