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International Federation of Journalists - Latest News [Page 26]
Most Sky (Pan) Crew Claim Settled
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:49 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The Turkish, Azerbaijani and Georgian crew of the substandard Panamanian registered vessel MOST SKY, still under detention in Birkenhead, have finally received their owed wages and flight tickets home. “Trying to convince the owners that they had ... More >>
Ampatuan Town Massacre: The Lessons We Can Never Forget
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:24 pm | International Federation of Journalists
On behalf of the International Federation of Journalists I am pleased to send you and all the colleagues of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines a message of solidarity and goodwill on the occasion of your Congress. Scarcely a day ... More >>
IFJ Outraged By Murder Of Journalist In Balochistan
Friday, 26 November 2010, 9:19 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demands an immediate investigation into the murder of journalist Abdul Hameed Hayatan in Balochistan, including a full inquiry into allegations of involvement of Pakistani security agencies. More >>
Unions and Organisations Demand Urgent Action In Philippines
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 1:07 pm | International Federation of Journalists
International freedom of expression groups, media support and development organisations and journalists’ unions are calling on the Philippines Government to take urgent and concrete steps to respond and act on human rights abuses that continue to plague ... More >>
Journalist Abducted And Assaulted In Nepal
Monday, 22 November 2010, 10:02 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is appalled to learn of the abduction and assault of Sushil Dhungana, publisher of the Ghodaghodi weekly in Nepal’s far-western district of Kailali on November 15. More >>
IFJ Demands Philippines Congress Resolve Media Safety Crisis
Monday, 22 November 2010, 9:59 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the Philippines President, Benigno Aquino III, to ensure the country’s Congress takes strong action to protect journalists and media workers, who continue to fear for their safety almost one year ... More >>
International Award For Sri Lankan Journalist
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 2:01 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the awarding of an anti-corruption prize to Sri Lankan journalist and press freedom activist Poddala Jayantha, who was forced into exile after a brutal attack in June 2009. More >>
IFJ Seeks Information on Media Killings
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 10:00 am | International Federation of Journalists
The IFJ is in the process of preparing its 2010 annual report on journalists and media personnel killed during the year. The report provides the most exhaustive available list of journalists, media practitioners and personnel who have lost their lives ... More >>
UNDP Media Fellowships on Human Development
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:56 am | International Federation of Journalists
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is receiving applications for its human development media fellowship for 2010. Last date for application from mid-career professionals interested in promoting coverage of human development issues in mainstream ... More >>
Mass Media Closure In Manipur, India
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:50 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stands in solidarity with media workers in Manipur, in India’s North-East, who shut down newspapers last week for the third time in less than two years to protest persistent threats from underground ... More >>
Continuing Attacks on Journalists In South Asia
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:45 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and SAMSN partners condemned a series of attacks on journalists in the South Asian region in the past month. Particularly worrisome have been incidents in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and the Maldives. More >>
International Award For Sri Lankan Journalist
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 2:02 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the awarding of an anti-corruption prize to Sri Lankan journalist and press freedom activist Poddala Jayantha, who was forced into exile after a brutal attack in June 2009. More >>
Former Journalist Jailed in China
Monday, 15 November 2010, 4:31 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply disturbed to learn that a former journalist has been jailed in China for more than two years for accepting media interviews about the tainted milk scandal that rocked the country. More >>
Journalist Jailed For Accepting Media Interviews
Friday, 12 November 2010, 5:09 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply disturbed to learn that a former journalist has been jailed in China for more than two years for accepting media interviews about the tainted milk scandal that rocked the country. More >>
NZ Bill Undermines Journalists' Rights
Friday, 12 November 2010, 5:08 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned that a proposed law in New Zealand will undermine the long-held right of journalists to protect the confidentiality of sources. More >>
Journalists Attacked In Pakistan
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 11:36 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning two recent instances of the mistreatment of journalists by security personnel at the premises of public authorities. Also ... More >>
China Security Bureau Confiscates Magazine
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 3:57 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists is disturbed to learn the Beijing Security Bureau has confiscated copies of a free magazine. Bureau officers confiscated a Christian magazine published in Beijing on October 27. They gave no explanation. More >>
Manipur Journalists Shut Down To Protest Threats
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 3:55 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists stands in solidarity with media workers in Manipur, in India’s North-East, who shut down newspapers last week for the 3rd time in less than 2 years to protest threats from underground armed groups. More >>
Massacre Survivor Reports Intimidation
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 3:53 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists is concerned for the safety of a journalist who escaped the massacre of 58 people in Mindanao in the Philippines last November, after he reported being watched and photographed by unidentified men. More >>
Journalists Attacked By Riot Police In Maldives
Friday, 29 October 2010, 3:46 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The IFJ expresses its deep concern over a reported police attack on journalists in the Maldives on October 25. The journalists were reporting on a protest organised by the opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party in the national capital of Male. More >>
