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Mass Resignations at Bhutan Paper Raise Concerns
Monday, 2 November 2009, 12:29 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed to learn of the mass resignation of all journalists from the Bhutan Times, after sharp disagreements on editorial process and content with a newly appointed chief executive. According to ... More >>
Bulgarian Jourmalist Awarded for Courage
Monday, 2 November 2009, 9:12 am | International Federation of Journalists
(IFJ/IFEX) - ESSEN / BRUSSELS, 29 October 2009. The WAZ Media Group and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) will present the Bulgarian journalist Lidiya Pavlova (40) with the "WAZ-IFJ Prize for Courage in Journalism". The international prize ... More >>
IFJ: Mass Resignations in Bhutan's Daily Newspaper
Friday, 30 October 2009, 9:34 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed to learn of the mass resignation of all journalists from the Bhutan Times, after sharp disagreements on editorial process and content with a newly appointed chief executive. More >>
IFJ Condemns Arrest of Editor in Tamil Nadu State
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:45 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the arrest of A.S. Mani, editor of the weekly magazine Naveena Netrikan, in Madurai city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. According to reports from IFJ partners, Mani was arrested on ... More >>
Call for Action Against Torturers of Journalist
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 10:45 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is shocked that personnel of an elite Bangladeshi armed guard raided the home of journalist F.M. Masum in Dhaka on October 22, brutally assaulted him and then took him to their headquarters and continued ... More >>
IFJ Condemns Arrest of Editor in Tamil Nadu State
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 3:24 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the arrest of A.S. Mani, editor of the weekly magazine Naveena Netrikan, in Madurai city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. According to reports from IFJ partners, Mani was arrested on ... More >>
Police Attack Media Personnel in Afghanistan
Friday, 9 October 2009, 12:48 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes efforts by its affiliate, the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association (AIJA), to engage in constructive dialogue with Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry after a series of attacks by police ... More >>
RTHK Loses Fight for Independence in Hong Kong
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 12:54 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses regret at a decision by Hong Kong’s Commerce and Economics Development Bureau against reshaping Hong Kong’s public broadcaster, Radio and Television Hong Kong (RTHK), as an independent ... More >>
End Culture Of "Government Snooping" On Media
Friday, 16 November 2007, 9:52 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its regional group, the European Federation of Journalists, today warned of the increasing state interference in the media industry in Europe and around the word after a global study shows that many ... More >>
Police Raid Press Club In Sindh Province, Pakistan
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 11:11 am | International Federation of Journalists
On Saturday, police raided the Nawabshah Press Club, in Sindh province and tried to remove a black flag raised as part of national protests demanding the Government withdraw the ordinances. Although police threatened the 60 to 70 journalists gathered ... More >>
2006 Confirmed "Bloodiest Year" for Journalism
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:59 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today released its annual report on journalists and media staff killed last year, confirming that the death toll of at least 155 killed and 22 accidental deaths has marked out 2006 as the bloodiest ... More >>
Justice For Murdered Journalist
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:23 am | International Federation of Journalists
MANILA (IFJ-Asia/Pacific Media Watch): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is heartened by today's conviction of three persons charged with the murder of journalist Marlene Garcia-Esperat - dubbed the local "Erin Brockovich" ... More >>
India: “Irresponsible Act”, 6 Journalists Injured
Saturday, 30 September 2006, 1:17 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is shocked by reports that six journalists were seriously injured, with one losing both eyes and another in a critical condition, after police staged an “action replay” of diffusing mines planted ... More >>
Nepal: IFJ calls for protections for journalists
Saturday, 30 September 2006, 1:14 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned about the continuing attacks on press freedom in Nepal following two weeks of harassment and violence against journalists. More >>
Calls for Justice over Killing of Irish Journalist
Saturday, 30 September 2006, 1:12 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said it is extremely concerned about the lack of progress in the investigation of the murder of Irish journalist and union activist Martin O’Hagen and called for an independent inquiry into his ... More >>
IFJ calls on FIFA to lift ban on reporter
Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 12:24 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on the world footballing authorities to end an "intolerable" ban imposed on Andrew Jennings, a leading investigative journalist with a global reputation for exposing corruption in sport. More >>
Croatia: Review Govt Appointments to News Agency
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 8:30 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists today joined calls for a new and transparent appointments procedure for Croatian public media after the government named a veterinarian, a recent law school graduate and a political public relations executive to the committee ... More >>
Media Welcomes French Plan on Protecting Sources
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 6:28 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The European Federation of Journalists today welcomed the proposal by the French Minister of Justice Pascal Clément to strengthen the right of journalists to protect their sources in France by writing this protection into the country’s 125 year old ... More >>
Thailand: Thaksin’s Unreasonable Defamation Charge
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 6:23 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has denounced caretaker Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s continued use of criminal defamation charges to silence media criticism of his government. More >>
Chinese Journalist Unfairly Tried In China
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 6:22 pm | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is dismayed by the almost farcical trial of New York Times researcher Zhao Yan in Beijing on June 16, which lasted only one day, called no witnesses and maintained a closed courtroom. More >>
