Spate of physical attacks on Iraqi journalists
RSF stressed that passage of the protection of journalists bill currently before Parliament would improve conditions for the media.
IFJ condemns growing levels of violence against journalists
Raheem Al-Shamry became the latest victim of the violence after he was killed in an explosion at a factory in Al-Hella city, which also injured three other reporters.
Second journalist killed in Iraqi Kurdistan
Sardasht Osman was reportedly killed because of an article he wrote about a senior member of the Kurdistan regional government.
Parties in ruling coalition have “tacit agreement” to gag press, says RSF
Security forces operated by the KDP and PUK do not hesitate to use force to prevent journalists from covering street demonstrations.
Several journalists attacked during student demonstration, others arrested or threatened
RSF reiterates its appeal to Parliament to pass a law protecting journalists.
Newspaper editor seized; whereabouts unknown
Armed men entered al-Aossi’s home in central Baghdad, seized his computer and took him to an unknown location.
Journalist injured in targeted car-bombing
A total of 15 people were injured and three killed when the bomb exploded as Omar Ibrahim Al-Jabouri set off for work with two neighbours in the south Baghdad suburb of Doura.
Urgent need for Parliament to debate protection of journalists bill, says RSF
In a recent incident, Al-Hurra TV correspondent Munir Assa’d survived a murder attempt when gunmen threw a grenade at him in Mosul on 5 April 2010.
Wikileaks releases video of US military airstrike that killed two journalists
The video raises questions about the actions of US military forces and the thoroughness and transparency of the investigation that followed.
Two journalists targeted in separate attacks
“The Iraqi authorities must take all necessary measures to put a stop to the violence,” said RSF.
Legislative elections turn into nightmare for independent and opposition journalists
Journalists described it as the most harrowing period since the US invasion of Iraq in April 2003.
Election candidates should promote human rights, says Human Rights Watch
The country remains one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists, who also face harassment and legal action by government officials.
Democracy and free expression under threat in Iraqi Kurdistan
“You have guns, we have pens,” read an otherwise blank front page of independent newspaper “Hawlati”, in protest over recent violence against journalists.
Journalist kidnapped
Hossam Daoud Lazim has been kidnapped in Kirkuk by four armed men in civilian clothes.
Independent journalists harassed, attacked in Kurdistan election run-up
Harassment and physical violence against journalists have been increasing in the run-up to the 6 March 2010 legislative elections.
US military releases Reuters photographer after 17 months in detention
Ibrahim Jassam was never charged with a crime and no evidence against him was ever disclosed.