Libyan photographer Mohamed Ben Khalifa killed during clashes between militia near Tripoli
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on authorities to urgently act to ensure a safe working environment for journalists and puts a stop to attacks against them.
The Libyan government must act against attacks on journalists and the media
Among the incidents, journalists accuse the authorities of leading false prosecutions and fabricated espionage charges as well as conducting numerous arbitrary arrests.
2018 reverses downward trend in killings of journalists and media workers
The International Federation of Journalists lists 94 journalists and media staff killed in work-related incidents during 2018, up from 82 in 2017.
India’s media implicated in second #MeToo wave
Journalists speaking out against sexual harassment have reignited India’s #MeToo movement.
International mission says Malta is failing to protect press freedom
An October mission comprising IFEX members and other rights groups found that Malta was failing in its obligations to safeguard freedom of expression and called for a public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder
Rights groups call for public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder
The public inquiry must be completely independent of the Maltese police, government and politicians, and it should be conducted by a panel of respected international judges with no political or government links.
Fighting for media reform in the ‘New Malaysia’
The International Federation of Journalists has launched a situation report analyzing the changes needed to ensure freedom of expression in Malaysia
Australia: Calls to secure independence of national broadcaster ABC
There are allegations of attempts by the ABC chairman to fire a journalist in response to political pressure.
Media targeted online and offline in the Philippines
Shots were fired at the home of a broadcaster, and a journalist was labeled a terrorist on Facebook.
Bangladesh parliament passes draconian Digital Security Act
The Digital Security Act has provisions curtailing freedom of expression and independent journalism.
Libyan journalist Moussa Abdel Karim abducted and killed in Sabha
Moussa Abdel Karim, who worked for the Sabha-based newspaper Fasaniah, was abducted by criminal gangs on July 31, 2018, and was later murdered.
Journalists face increased attacks and threats
Several Nepali journalists have faced attacks and threats by police in recent weeks while covering clashes between police and demonstrators near the Parliament in Kathmandu.
Ukraine: Turkish journalist Yunus Erdogdu on detention and deportation list
Erdogdu was named alongside ten others who are to be detained and deported to Turkey on suspicion of having connections to the Gulenist movement.
Media and journalists under threat as Pakistan’s election looms
Journalists are facing pressure and intimidation ahead of the elections scheduled for 25 July.
Nauru bans Australian Broadcasting Corporation from Pacific Islands Forum
The government is accusing ABC of “blatant interference in Nauru’s domestic politics.”
Bangladeshi ‘secularist’ blogger-publisher Shahzahan Bachchu shot dead
Brutal attacks on secular bloggers and writers are not new in Bangladesh.