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NUJ condemns abuse of counter-terror legislation as harmful to media freedom

"The UK government cannot on one hand state its commitment to valuing media freedom whilst endorsing the targeting of journalists through raids and seizures" says Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary.

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21 Oct 2024
NUJ condemns arrest of journalist Mech Dara

Cambodian authorities charged Dara with ‘incitement to disturb social security’ on 1 October. The NUJ and IFJ urge his release and an end to the persecution of journalists in the country.

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03 Oct 2024
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.

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03 Sep 2024
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.

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04 Jul 2024
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.

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04 Jul 2024
Palestine: Israeli authorities arrest multiple journalists

NUJ calls for an end to the persecution of Palestinian journalists, as figures reveal Israeli authorities have arrested 75 Palestinian journalists since 7 October.

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28 May 2024
NUJ repeats its call for the release of Evan Gershkovich

Russian authorities have extended pre-trial detention of the American journalist until 30 March.

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31 Jan 2024
India: authorities arrest and detain journalists following raids 

News outlet NewsClick and the homes of its journalists have been raided in targeted action by authorities.

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06 Oct 2023
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. 

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06 Oct 2023
Afghanistan: Taliban officials release nine journalists

NUJ welcomes action but calls for the release of all journalists wrongly imprisoned in the country.

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05 Sep 2023

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NUJ condemns abuse of counter-terror legislation as harmful to media freedom

"The UK government cannot on one hand state its commitment to valuing media freedom whilst endorsing the targeting of journalists through raids and seizures" says Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary.

NUJ-logo-website.png

21 Oct 2024
NUJ condemns arrest of journalist Mech Dara

Cambodian authorities charged Dara with ‘incitement to disturb social security’ on 1 October. The NUJ and IFJ urge his release and an end to the persecution of journalists in the country.

NUJ-logo-website.png

03 Oct 2024
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-logo-website.png

03 Sep 2024
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.

IFJ website logo

04 Jul 2024
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.

IFJ website logo

04 Jul 2024
Palestine: Israeli authorities arrest multiple journalists

NUJ calls for an end to the persecution of Palestinian journalists, as figures reveal Israeli authorities have arrested 75 Palestinian journalists since 7 October.

IFJ website logo

28 May 2024
NUJ repeats its call for the release of Evan Gershkovich

Russian authorities have extended pre-trial detention of the American journalist until 30 March.

NUJ logo (website).png

31 Jan 2024
India: authorities arrest and detain journalists following raids 

News outlet NewsClick and the homes of its journalists have been raided in targeted action by authorities.

NUJ logo (website).png

06 Oct 2023
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. 

NUJ logo (website).png

06 Oct 2023
Afghanistan: Taliban officials release nine journalists

NUJ welcomes action but calls for the release of all journalists wrongly imprisoned in the country.

NUJ logo (website).png

05 Sep 2023

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