Journalists' safety news

News about abuse, harassment and attacks on journalists.

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Reporters speak out about ‘climate of fear’ in Northern Ireland amid paramilitary death threats

Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Am...

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NUJ condemns threats to journalists made by Dmitry Medvedev

The NUJ has condemned the remarks by Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvede

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NUJ condemns two threats made to Sunday World journalist in Northern Ireland

The Sunday World journalist was twice notified by police, in recent weeks, that dissident republicans planned to attack them. The most recent threat w...

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Indonesia: 11 journalists attacked in widespread protest

The journalists were attacked and had their equipment damaged while covering a demonstration at the House of Representatives (DPR) in the Senayan Parl...

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Journalists must not be “exploited as investigative shortcuts” by police, says NUJ

The union has written to the National Police Chiefs’ Council saying attempts by police forces to strong-arm photographers and videographers into handi...

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Violence against journalists reporting riots must not be tolerated

Violence against reporters and press photographers covering protests taking place in towns across the UK is worsening, the National Union of Journalis...

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NUJ calls on employers to ensure safety of staff and freelances covering riots and demonstrations

The union says those reporting the violent protests and riots need to be provided with relevant safety equipment.

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NUJ says those intimidating journalists should be prosecuted

NUJ Irish Secretary condemns attack on Belfast-based journalist who was attacked during far-right riots in the city.

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NUJ condemns vile abuse of reporter

The union has condemned the vile online abuse of a reporter employed by Reach Ireland following her coverage of the court appearance of several indivi...

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NUJ warns against complacency over threats to journalists

The union has warned against a creeping culture of complacency regarding threats to journalists in Northern Ireland.

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Dublin vigil for slain journalists

Members of the NUJ gathered on the steps of the Hugh Lane Galley in Dublin’s Parnell Square on Monday 29 April to remember the journalists killed in t...

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NUJ backs BBC World Service’s urgent UN appeal over abuse of national security and counter-terrorism laws against BBC News Persian journalists 

First time complaint has been addressed to UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Counte...

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Pakistan: Prominent exiled Afghan journalist shot in Islamabad

Calls for investigation following shooting of Afghan journalist in Pakistan

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