Iran: NUJ condemns sexual assault of journalist
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a reported sexual assault against journalist Vida Rabbani.
Russia: NUJ condemns journalists’ imprisonment
The union joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for the immediate release of Alsu Kurmasheva and Evan Gershkovich, imprisoned in the country.
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.
Detention of Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Ask your MP to sign Early Day Motion 408 urging the release of the Flipino journalist.
Iran: journalists threatened by prison authorities
Women journalists among the first to cover Mahsa Amini’s death have received further restrictions whilst imprisoned.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s national security trial begins
NUJ repeats its call for an end to the journalist’s persecution, urging the withdrawal of all charges.
Iran: journalists’ accreditation system threatens media freedom
Journalists in Iran may soon require a government licence to work in the country.
Jordan: journalists imprisoned over social media posts
Two journalists have been handed prison sentences after defamation charges were brought under the Internet Crimes law.
Turkey: journalist detained for “praising crime and the criminal”
NUJ urges Turkish authorities to release journalist Merdan Yanardağ.
Tunisia: Khalifa Guesmi sentenced to five years in prison
The Tunis Court of Appeal has imposed the longest prison sentence to a journalist over his failure to disclose his source.