Türkiye: journalists among groups detained in raids
NUJ condemns detentions and joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for their immediate release.
NUJ rejects allegations against Irish media by Israeli ambassador to Ireland
The National Union of Journalists strongly rejects allegations against the union and Irish media, by Dana Erlich, ambassador of Israel to Ireland.
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.
Afghanistan: multiple journalists arrested by Taliban intelligence
The targeting of media workers including through arbitrary arrests continues under Taliban rule.
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.
Hong Kong: journalists found guilty of sedition
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning sedition charges against Chung Pui-Kuen and Patrick Lam, former editors of independent news site Stand News.
Russia: Federal Security Services seek prosecution of foreign journalists
Russian authorities seeking to silence journalists in their coverage of the war have brought charges against British, Ukrainian and Italian journalists.
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.
NUJ welcomes release of Julian Assange
The union has welcomed reports indicating Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with US authorities.
Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate unveils new memorial marking its centenary
The unveiling in Al-Bireh on 29 May commemorated journalists killed in Palestine.
