NUJ condemns as deplorable, the IRGC’s detention of an Iran International journalist’s family
The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of an Iran International journalist’s family by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.
Egypt: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of 22 imprisoned journalists
The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate has published the names of journalists detained in the country.
NUJ statement on the detention of BBC journalists at gunpoint by the Israel Defense Forces
The union has condemned the shocking treatment of journalists including strip searches and interrogations by the IDF.
NUJ condemns detention of journalist Ali al-Samoudi
The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following a morning raid on his son’s home.
Türkiye: 11 journalists detained in dawn raids
The union is urging the immediate release of journalists detained across cities by Turkish police.
NUJ repeats call for release of Jimmy Lai
The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in welcoming a statement by the UN special rapporteur on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, urging China and Hong Kong to release Lai.
122 journalists killed in 2024, reports IFJ
The 34th annual report by the International Federation of Journalists records a shocking number of media professionals killed globally.
Targeting of journalists of grave concern, say NUJ and IFJ
The National Union of Journalists and International Federation of Journalists have expressed their shock and concern at the detention of Richard Medhurst in Austria on 3 February.
Türkiye: journalists among groups detained in raids
NUJ condemns detentions and joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for their immediate release.
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.