Sports journalists facing a “disturbing rise" in online abuse
"Relentless and debilitating” abuse has worsened
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 was delivered this week.
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 Parliament Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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 handing over images is an affront to media freedom and puts their safety at risk.
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 Journalists has warned.
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.
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.
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 individuals charged with incidents at Coolock, Dublin recently arising from anti migrant protests.
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.
2023 "one of the worst years" for killing of journalists says IFJ
70% of journalists' deaths in 2023 occurred in war in Gaza