Russia: court extends detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich
NUJ calls for espionage charges against Gershkovich to be dropped.
NUJ repeats its call for the release of Evan Gershkovich
Russian authorities have extended pre-trial detention of the American journalist until 30 March.
India: authorities arrest and detain journalists following raids
News outlet NewsClick and the homes of its journalists have been raided in targeted action by authorities.
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.
Yemen: journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi imprisoned
NUJ condemns detention of Al-Arhabi as authorities clampdown on press freedom.
China: journalists detained on espionage and national security charges
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in calling on the Chinese government to release journalists arbitrarily detained in recent weeks.
Turkey: journalists arrested in dawn raids
Kurdish media and political opposition in the country have been targeted in dawn raids led by the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office
Russia: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for release of Evan Gershkovich
Journalist is the first from a US outlet to face espionage charges in Russia since the cold war.
Yemen: journalist Hala Badway released
All charges against Badway arising from social media posts in December 2021 have been dropped.
IFJ records 67 killings of journalists and media staff
New figures released by the International Federation of Journalists reveal an increase in the number of journalists murdered while undertaking their work.