Palestine: women journalists released in ceasefire deal
Rula Hassanein, Bushra Al-Tawil and Ashwaq Awad have been released from Israeli jails following agreement of a ceasefire deal.
NUJ welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
The union has called for clear guarantees for press freedom and urged both sides to play their important role in allowing for the safety and protection of all citizens, including brave journalists on frontlines.
Washington Post cuts 4% of its staff
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists and its affiliate the NewsGuild-CWA, in expressing grave concerns over recent cuts to journalists’ jobs at the Washington Post.
Hong Kong: former journalists among 45 jailed in National Security trial
NUJ and IFJ condemn the crackdown by authorities, following sentences of up to a decade in prison.
Palestine: $1m in grants awarded to support public interest journalism
22 recipients were announced at the first Palestine Media Conference in Ramallah.
Iran: NUJ condemns sexual assault of journalist
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a reported sexual assault against journalist Vida Rabbani.
Philippines: journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio testifies in Tacloban
The journalist detained since February 2020 on charges of illegal firearm possession and terrorist financing appeared in court on 11 November.
NUJ condemns killing of three Lebanese journalists by Israeli air strike
The death toll of Lebanese journalists killed since the outbreak of war has risen to eight, following an strike in southern Lebanon on 25 October.
Afghanistan: multiple journalists arrested by Taliban intelligence
The targeting of media workers including through arbitrary arrests continues under Taliban rule.
Yemen: journalist sentenced to death by Houthi-controlled group
The NUJ and IFJ have urged a reversal of the sentence and an end to the intimidation of journalists through the country’s judiciary.