Cases documented by GDF in Russia in 2010
Journalists and the media remained under intense pressure in 2010, according to GDF, being subjected to attacks, criminal prosecution, threats, censorship and detention.
Mexico, Pakistan most deadly places for journalists in 2010, WAN-IFRA says
Sixty-six journalists and other media workers were killed world-wide because of their professional activities in 2010 according to WAN-IFRA.
NUSOJ releases annual report on state of press freedom
The report states that “most attacks against journalists have been attributed to Islamist armed forces, followed by the Puntland administration and their security forces and the transitional federal government.”
Political troubles made 2010 a difficult year for media, according to journalists’ group
It was a year in which the media faced a great challenge in committing itself to the principles of professional journalism, TJA said.
Less anti-media violence in 2010 but more obstruction and self-censorship, says RSF
RSF condemns the new forms of censorship being used to prevent diverse and freely-reported coverage of the situation in the country.
Freedom Forum’s 2010 Press Freedom Report
According to the Freedom Forum’s information, impunity is behind the rising number of threats against the media.
CJFE reports that 87 journalists were killed worldwide in 2010
Three countries bore the brunt of the killings – Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras – which accounted for 43% of journalists murdered in 2010.
IFJ reports 97 journalists were lost to violence in 2010
“Nearly 100 journalists killed is a heavy loss which ought to stir the world governments into action to offer better protection to journalists,” said IFJ’s president.
Journalists in 2010: targets and bargaining chips
According to RSF, 57 journalists were killed in connection with their work in 2010, a 25 percent drop from 2009.
Round-up of demonstrations marking World Press Freedom Day in Europe
Among other events in Moldova, the Young Journalists Centre organised a flashmob aimed at highlighting the over-politicisation of the Moldovan media.
The IFJ calls for an end to media repression in the Middle East and the Arab world
In its annual review, the IFJ finds that despite governments’ commitments to respect media freedom, many journalists are still being prosecuted and jailed.
Media, civil society discuss objectivity in covering ongoing political crisis
During the past five years of unprecedented political polarization, the media has become an unwitting party to the conflict as each side sought to use it as a political weapon, participants at a World Press Freedom Day event said.
IMI marks World Press Freedom Day with release of 2009 “Predators of the Press” report
Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was named one of IMI’s “predators” at a press conference with the Kyiv Independent Trade Union of Journalists.
On World Press Freedom Day, AMARC asserts communication rights of disaster-hit communities
Community radio stations played a vital role in disaster recovery and reconstruction after the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile.
Tunisians celebrate World Press Freedom Day in mourning, says OLPEC
Though one of the first countries in the region to enjoy a relatively unfettered media in the 80s, Tunisia has witnessed an historic backslide since that time.
ARTICLE 19 welcomes UNESCO declaration on right to information
The Brisbane Declaration sets out principles for national governments, media professionals and UNESCO to promote the right to information.