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NUJ condemns new threat to Northern Ireland journalist

The union has strongly condemned a violent threat issued by loyalist paramilitaries against a journalist employed by Independent News and Media.

NUJ condemns violent threat to Belfast journalist

Those behind this despicable threat have issued it in the hope of silencing a specific journalist and journalism in general

NUJ concern at Derry court protests

Reporters covering the appearance of a man accused of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee were subject to intimidation from protesters.

NUJ condemns vile smear of journalist

The union condemned as “vile and dangerous” graffiti posted in the Creggan area of Derry attacking journalist Leona O’Neill.

Police drop case after court vindicates Belfast journalists

The NUJ welcomed the dropping of the criminal investigation by the PSNI and Durham Constabulary into Belfast journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey.

Bail on Belfast journalists must be lifted

As the High Court, Belfast, confirms the return of all material inappropriately seized by the PSNI, the NUJ calls for the threat of criminal prosecution against Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey to be stopped.

NUJ response to Saoradh statement

The union has responded to a statement issued by Saoradh, following the presence of media representatives observing a police raid in Derry.

World Press Freedom Day: a tribute to Lyra McKee

Journalists Lyra McKee and Martin O’Hagan were paid tribute to by Séamus Dooley at a World Press Freedom Day event in Belfast’s Linen Hall. The NUJ also joined trade unionists, activists and the family of Lyra McKee on the city's May Day parade.