journalists

Environmental journalists face escalating violence and threats worldwide, research shows in the World Press Freedom Day 2024 report

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Environmental journalists around the world face increasing threats and dangers in their line of work, according to a recent report by Unesco. The research, conducted jointly with the International Federation of Journalists, revealed that over 70% of environmental journalists have been targeted for their reporting since 2009. The study found that 749 environmental journalists have … Read more

Iranian Authorities Charge Journalists and Activists in Nika Shakarami Protest Case

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Tehran, Iran – The judiciary in Iran has taken legal action against several journalists and activists following the release of a report by the BBC. The report alleged that men affiliated with the security forces sexually assaulted and killed a 16-year-old protester named Nika Shakarami. The judiciary has refuted the claims made in the BBC’s … Read more

Israel’s Ongoing Killing of Journalists in Gaza: Evidence of War Crimes

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Wael Dahdouh, a journalist for Al Jazeera, has endured unimaginable personal tragedy while continuing to report on the suffering of others. In October, he learned that his wife, seven-year-old daughter, 15-year-old son, and one-year-old grandson were killed in an attack. Despite this devastating loss, he continued his reporting. Last month, … Read more

Kettle House Bar and Grill Condemned for Violent Incident Involving Journalists and Police

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Nairobi, Kenya – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) expressed strong condemnation for the recent incident at Kettle House Bar and Grill, which resulted in injuries to journalists and police officers. Chairman of NACADA, Stephen Mairori, emphasized the legal rights of journalists … Read more