NUJ strongly condemns Israel's closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah
Soldiers conducted a raid on 22 September, seizing equipment and documents as they demanded the office shutdown.
NUJ and IFJ statement on arrest of Richard Medhurst
Michelle Stanistreet and Anthony Bellanger have written as general secretaries of the NUJ and IFJ to the Head of UK counter terrorism policing, over the use of anti-terror legislation against journalists.
NUJ condemns “contempt” shown to journalists by Israeli government spokesman
David Mencer was abusive during an interview with BBC Today presenter Mishal Husain.
Journalists must not be “exploited as investigative shortcuts” by police, says NUJ
The union has written to the National Police Chiefs’ Council saying attempts by police forces to strong-arm photographers and videographers into handing over images is an affront to media freedom and puts their safety at risk.
NUJ describes the Wall Street Journal’s sacking of Hong Kong Journalists’ Association chair as “shocking”
Michelle Stanistreet said the newspaper’s action flies in the face of its claim to be a beacon for press freedom.
China: journalists arbitrarily arrested and sentenced
The NUJ has condemned the arrests of journalists in the country and called on Chinese authorities to end its persecution of media workers.
Nigeria: journalist charged over reporting on local businessman
NUJ condemns charges that could see Precious Eze Chukunonso imprisoned for up to two years if convicted.
News Recovery Plan
A Future for News: the NUJ’s recovery plan for the news industry is the updated road map to reinvigorate the industry and sets out a bold set of measures and interventions to support and protect jobs and quality journalism.
‘A victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency’ says Tim Dawson
The International Federation of Journalists’ deputy general secretary reports on latest developments following news of a plea deal for Julian Assange.
NUJ welcomes release of Julian Assange
The union has welcomed reports indicating Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with US authorities.
