#IFJLondon: NUJ welcomes global journalists unions
The union is proud to host the International Federation of Journalists ahead of a series of meetings this week.
Pakistan: two journalists killed
NUJ condemns murders as journalists’ death toll rises to six this year.
Palestine: journalist shot by Israeli army
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning an attack by Israeli soldiers on Palestinian journalist Amr Manasra.
Israel: Al Jazeera shutdown is dangerous and wrong
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said: "Targeting Al Jazeera as the Israeli government has is a direct attack on free speech that brings shame on those responsible – I hope they will soon realise their error and reverse this decision.”
Italy: solidarity with journalists on strike at public broadcaster RAI
The NUJ joined journalist organisations in supporting the protest against the “stifling control” exercised by Giorgia Meloni‘s government.
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.
Russia: court extends detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich
NUJ calls for espionage charges against Gershkovich to be dropped.
Israel must take "all measures within its power" to prevent genocide
The International Federation of Journalists will initiate legal action against Israel if it does not adhere with orders made by the International Court of Justice.
Yemen: journalists remain under attack from government and Houthi group
The Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate has published a report detailing media violations including attacks against journalists throughout 2023.
Iran: journalists threatened by prison authorities
Women journalists among the first to cover Mahsa Amini’s death have received further restrictions whilst imprisoned.