‘A victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency’ says Tim Dawson
The International Federation of Journalists’ deputy general secretary reports on latest developments following news of a plea deal for Julian Assange.
Assange hopeful for Biden/Albanese talks
Dominique Pradalié, president of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), met Julian Assange in Belmarsh Prison, London, for the second time on 21 October.
UK government must not aid US in Assange extradition efforts
The National Union of Journalists is alarmed to learn that UK police officers have approached British-based journalists, apparently seeking evidence intended to aid the prosecution of Julian Assange.
Human Rights Day 2021
The NUJ condemns the "sheer quantity and malice of government attacks on human rights".
NUJ statement on attacks on press during riots by Trump supporters
Democracy needs a strong, independent and plural press – otherwise the mob will win.