Pakistan: Prominent exiled Afghan journalist shot in Islamabad
Calls for investigation following shooting of Afghan journalist in Pakistan
120 journalists killed in 2023
The International Federation of Journalists’ annual list of journalists killed records the highest number of deaths in recent years.
UK Displaced Journalists Initiative
A new recruitment scheme for UK and Irish companies to bring skilled Afghan journalists to safety
Afghanistan: Taliban officials release nine journalists
NUJ welcomes action but calls for the release of all journalists wrongly imprisoned in the country.
Afghanistan: oppressive Taliban regime remains two years after takeover
The Taliban’s continued targeting of journalists has had a damning impact on press freedom in the country.
Afghanistan: broadcaster’s station raided and closed by the Taliban
NUJ condemns closure of radio station by Taliban officials after mixed-gender journalism training course.
Afghanistan: abducted journalist released by Taliban
An increase in arbitrary arrests and intimidation of journalists under Taliban rule has been condemned by the NUJ and the International Federation of Journalists.
Afghanistan: journalist detained and tortured
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the arrest and detention of Reza Shahir on 18 June.
South Asia: new report details attacks against journalists and challenges across the region
The International Federation of Journalists has published a new report on behalf of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN).
DM2023: International
Turkey, Sudan, Russia and Afghanistan all featured in motions focused on international issues.
