Philippines: journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio testifies in Tacloban
The journalist detained since February 2020 on charges of illegal firearm possession and terrorist financing appeared in court on 11 November.
NUJ repeats call for the release of Jimmy Lai
The Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment and has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020.
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.
Russia: court extends detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich
NUJ calls for espionage charges against Gershkovich to be dropped.
NUJ repeats its call for the release of Evan Gershkovich
Russian authorities have extended pre-trial detention of the American journalist until 30 March.
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.
Afghanistan: journalist detained and tortured
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the arrest and detention of Reza Shahir on 18 June.
Yemen: journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi imprisoned
NUJ condemns detention of Al-Arhabi as authorities clampdown on press freedom.
China: journalists detained on espionage and national security charges
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in calling on the Chinese government to release journalists arbitrarily detained in recent weeks.
Turkey: journalists arrested in dawn raids
Kurdish media and political opposition in the country have been targeted in dawn raids led by the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office