NUJ and IFJ call for urgent action by UK government to help secure safe passage for under-threat former BBC journalists in Afghanistan
More than seven weeks since the capture of Kabul by the Taliban, and the subsequent evacuation of western troops from the city, many journalists with close links to the UK remain stuck in hiding, fearful for their lives.
Egypt: health of jailed journalist Hisham Fouad deteriorates following hunger strike
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists in calling on the Egyptian government to release all 26 media workers held in prisons and to end the relentless attacks on journalists and freedom of expression.
Malta: state responsible for Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder
An independent inquiry into the murder of the investigative journalist found the Maltese state was responsible for creating a culture of impunity as it failed to take action in protecting the journalist.
NUJ welcomes the launch of a national action plan to protect journalists
The union said the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists’ plan was an important step towards ensuring journalists can carry out their work free from harassment and attack. It was launched with cross-party support.
Afghanistan: three female media workers killed in separate attacks
The NUJ has joined condemnation of the killers of three female journalists from Afghanistan’s Enikass TV who were shot dead by unknown gunmen in two separate attacks as they attempted to return home from work on March 2.
BBC journalist threatened for working on documentary about Northern Ireland’s mob leader
IFJ extends support and solidarity to threatened BBC journalist.
Netherlands: journalists' safety increasingly under threat
Reporters and film crews became targets during demonstrations against a 9pm curfew aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Spanish government must use revenues from "Google Tax" to support journalism
A new tax on some digital services in Spain is expected to generate huge revenues this year that journalists' unions say should be used to help support media jobs.
Five journalists attacked in Turkey in 2021
Erdogan's government must make progress on ensuring media freedom and the safety of journalists.
Women journalists imprisoned during protests in Ankara
Unions condemn the violence inflicted on colleagues and call for their immediate release.