Israel: new law granting closure of foreign media outlets threatens media freedom
The NUJ has warned against the closure of Al Jazeera and other international media outlets, following passage of a bill by the Israeli government banning broadcasting of foreign media over threats to national security.
Russia: court extends detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich
NUJ calls for espionage charges against Gershkovich to be dropped.
Israel must take "all measures within its power" to prevent genocide
The International Federation of Journalists will initiate legal action against Israel if it does not adhere with orders made by the International Court of Justice.
Yemen: journalists remain under attack from government and Houthi group
The Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate has published a report detailing media violations including attacks against journalists throughout 2023.
Iran: journalists threatened by prison authorities
Women journalists among the first to cover Mahsa Amini’s death have received further restrictions whilst imprisoned.
120 journalists killed in 2023
The International Federation of Journalists’ annual list of journalists killed records the highest number of deaths in recent years.
Palestine: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate meets Karim Khan
Nasser Abu Baker, PJS president, met the International Criminal Court prosecutor on 2 December in Ramallah.
Philippines: radio anchor shot dead during live broadcast
Radio anchor Juan Jumalon was killed by an unidentified assailant inside his home-based studio in the southern Misamis Occidental province while live on air on November 5.
Israel must ensure the safety of journalists in Gaza
The NUJ has joined over 70 journalists’ unions and organisations calling for the Israeli government to commit to the protection of journalists.
Israel: UN concludes that IDF "intentionally or recklessly" killed Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
The UN report concluded the Israeli security forces used lethal force without justification. UPDATE: Shireen Abu Akleh shrine has been desecrated in the West Bank.