Articles by European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
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EU Parliament calls for legislation to protect journalists from SLAPPs
MEPs voted to adopt a report on the use of SLAPPs that calls for: early dismissal mechanisms which would prevent costly and time-consuming litigation; sanctions for claimants; and provisions to prevent seeking legal action in a more favourable jurisdiction.
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Belarus: ‘Novy Chas’ newspaper raided, staff interrogated
‘Novy Chas’ staff have previously been targeted for detention and administrative arrest. And earlier this year, the state-run publications distribution chain Beldruk ended its distribution contract with the newspaper.
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Kosovo: Several journalists attacked during riots
Journalists covering riots that broke out in Mitrovica following a police anti-smuggling operation were chased, assaulted and abused by rioters; some had Molotov cocktails or explosive devices thrown at them.
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Turkey: New report shows sharp increase in threats against journalists
The Turkish Association of Journalists’ report also shows that the 2nd quarter of 2021 saw 79 press workers standing trial, 18 of whom were tried on charges of “insulting the President”.
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Filmmakers badly beaten in Romania whilst making documentary on illegal logging
Two of the victims reportedly lost consciousness as they were transported by emergency services to hospital in Vatra Dornei. All their footage was deleted and the equipment was destroyed by the attackers.
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Ukraine: Photojournalist Oleksandr Kuzhelny viciously beaten after far-right rally in Kyiv
Kuzhelny was approached by individuals who demanded the removal of photos he had taken during the protest, at which other journalists had also been beaten. They then attacked him, delivering numerous kicks to his head as he lay on the ground.
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EFJ calls on European governments to expand refugee visa programmes for Afghan journalists
“We were shocked to learn that some European countries, such as Belgium, were still sending rejected asylum seekers back to Afghanistan… European countries owe assistance to Afghan refugees, including journalists and media workers who have sometimes taken undue risks to inform world opinion.”
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Belarus: Free expression groups urge international community to assist victims of crackdown
The European Federation of Journalists, the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations and the European Writers Council call on the governments of Europe and the international community to support the democracy movement in Belarus and provide refuge and humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the country.