International Federation of Journalists - Latest News [Page 2]
Cable TV Broadcasts Blocked as Protests Engulf Darjeeling
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 3:27 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and partners in the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) urge the authorities in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, to reconsider their decision to block local news broadcasts over ... More >>
IFJ and SAMSN Mourn Passing of I.H. Rashid
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:25 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and partners in the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) join colleagues in the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in expressing deep grief at the passing of I.H. Rashid, veteran ... More >>
IFJ Press Freedom in China Campaign Bulletin
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:24 pm | International Federation of Journalists
To IFJ Asia-Pacific affiliates and friends, Welcome to IFJ Asia-Pacific’s monthly Press Freedom in China Campaign e-bulletin. The next bulletin will be sent on September 08 2013 , and contributions are most welcome. More >>
IFJ opposes pressure on media to be tools of law enforcement
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:57 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has filed a writ to the High Court of Hong Kong to demand two media outlets provide their journalistic materials to assist the ICAC ... More >>
IFJ Demands Hong Kong Police Protect Media
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:05 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns a series of attacks and the blocking of photographers by unidentified people while they were carrying out their duties on August 4, 2013. More >>
Journalists Harassed and Attacked As Army Cracks Down
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:57 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its partners and affiliates in Sri Lanka, the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Sri Lanka Journalists’ Association (SLJA) in strongly condemning an army crackdown on peaceful protests near the western ... More >>
China Forces Shut Down of 107 Websites
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:56 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned that 107 websites have been forced to shut down by the State Internet Information Office of China. The closures have occurred since a crackdown was launched by the newly formed department ... More >>
China Forced to Shut Down 107 Websites
Friday, 2 August 2013, 5:33 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned that 107 websites have been forced to shut down by the State Internet Information Office of China. The closures have occurred since a crackdown was launched by the newly formed department ... More >>
India: Publisher Shuts Down Three Magazines, Employees Sue
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:44 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins partners and affiliates in India in expressing concern at the recent decision by the Outlook group to shut down three magazines it was publishing as part of a franchise arrangement with global ... More >>
Journalists At South Asia Meet Call For a New Deal On Wages
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 4:13 pm | International Federation of Journalists
Journalists At South Asia Meet Call For a New Deal On Wages and Working Conditions More >>
IFJ Condemns Police Threatening a TV Journalist with a Knife
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 2:34 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the action of a police officer in Kunming City, Yunnan, who pointed a knife at a journalist while the journalist was reporting on a car accident. More >>
Police Continue to Harass Photographer
Friday, 12 July 2013, 3:24 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists welcomes the release of photographer Du Bin by Beijing police after he was detained for more than a month. More >>
Pangasinan Publisher Survives Murder Attempt
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 2:49 pm | International Federation of Journalists
A publisher of a local newspaper in Pagasinan was injured after three unidentified men shot him Tuesday (July 2) morning. More >>
National Union of Journalists India Elects Office Bearers
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 2:46 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists congratulates the newly elected office bearers of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ [I]). The elected positions were announced at the 17th Biennial Conference of NUJ (I), held at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh ... More >>
IFJ Press Freedom In China Campaign Bulletin
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 3:31 pm | International Federation of Journalists
Welcome to IFJ Asia-Pacific’s monthly Press Freedom in China Campaign e-bulletin. The next bulletin will be sent on August 8 2013 , and contributions are most welcome. To contribute news or information, email ifj@ifj-asia.org . To visit the IFJ’s ... More >>
IFJ Urges Hong Kong Government to Defend Press Freedom
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 3:45 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) in condemning the refusal of the Hong Kong Government to categorically support press freedom. More >>
IFJ Condemns Attacks Targeting Hong Kong’s Next Media Group
Monday, 8 July 2013, 2:25 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns a series of four attacks against Hong Kong’s Next Media Group. More >>
Korean Newspaper Hankookiibo Locks Out Journalists
Friday, 5 July 2013, 4:19 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Korean affiliate in strongly condemning the actions of the owner and chairman of Korean daily newspaper HankookIIbo , Chang Jae-ku. On June 15 Chang Jae-ku locked over 180 journalists from the newspaper ... More >>
Media Asosiesen Blong Vanuatu Elects Executive Committee
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 3:00 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists congratulates the newly elected members of the Media Asosiesen blong Vanuatu (MAV) Executive Committee. The 8 member Executive Committee was elected at the MAV Annual General Meeting on 30th May, 2013. More >>
New Office Bearers of the Free Media Movement
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 2:58 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists congratulates the newly elected office bearers of Sri Lanka’s Free Media Movement (FMM). The elected positions were announced at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the FMM was held on May 28th ... More >>