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.
Police laid surveillance trap for journalists
Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, reports from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing where grave breaches by the PSNI over journalists’ surveillance and attempts to uncover a source have been disclosed.
Northern Cyprus: IFJ and EFJ call for charges against union president to be dropped
Ali Kişmir faces a ten year prison sentence for “insulting and mocking” security forces.
Iran: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of all detained journalists
A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.
India: journalist detained by state authorities
Badri Seshadri has been charged with offences following remarks about India's chief justice.
DM2023: International
Turkey, Sudan, Russia and Afghanistan all featured in motions focused on international issues.
Hong Kong: IFJ report explores challenges for Hong Kong journalists in the diaspora
NUJ backs calls by the International Federation of Journalists for greater action by governments and organisations to support Hong Kong journalists who have fled the country.
NUJ welcomes government changes on sanctions rules
New rules will block sanctioned oligarchs from bringing defamation cases in the UK.
Support the Free Assange Now! campaign
The union continues to support the International Federation of Journalists’ “Free Assange Now!” campaign, urging for all charges against Assange to be dropped.
Hong Kong: Chief Executive Council endorses new programming requirements
Mandatory patriotic programming standards for broadcasters will further restrict press freedom.