Hiba Abu Taha: the imprisoned journalist who dared to expose Jordan’s complicity with Israel
Abu Taha was the first Jordanian journalist to be sentenced to prison based on the new, widely condemned Cybercrime Law.
A year after the attack on NewsClick, journalists in India call for a united fight against assaults on independent media
Many former NewsClick employees are struggling to find an alternative job even after months of unemployment due to the vilification and fear mongering campaign launched by the ultra-right government in India.
Council of Europe recognizes Julian Assange as a political prisoner
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe passed a resolution recognizing Julian Assange as a political prisoner
Israel closes West Bank Al Jazeera Bureau for 45 days
The Israeli occupation’s systematic crackdown on press freedom continues with the suspension of media outlets, while Palestinian journalists have also been widely subjected to killing and detention.
US accuses Russian media of involvement in “foreign malign influence operation” in upcoming presidential elections
The US has alleged that Russia is attempting “to influence the 2024 Presidential Election” and has announced its response
Socialist Party of Zambia leader Dr. Fred M’membe released after arbitrary detention
After revealing shocking corruption, socialist leader and journalist was illegally detained for “sedition” for four days
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman in Gaza airstrike
The Israeli occupation continues to systematically target Palestinian journalists, in an anti-press campaign dubbed the deadliest period for journalists
Ecuadorian government orders the deportation of Cuban journalist Alondra Santiago
The Cuban journalist is accused of committing acts against public security, in a measure seen as an act of censorship and authoritarianism
“Julian won’t be safe until he lands in Australia,” says Assange’s wife
Stella Assange calls for “all eyes” on the flight taking the Wikileaks founder to court in US Pacific territory
Pakistani journalist unions slam “draconian” defamation law as a violation of press freedom
The Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 provides for a preliminary fine of up to 3 million Pakistani rupees (around USD 10,000) against person(s) accused of spreading “fake news” even before the beginning of the trial
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha to be released on bail after arrest ruled illegal
Police charged Prabir and NewsClick with colluding with foreign powers to sabotage India on the basis of a New York Times “hit piece” published in August 2023 which targeted several other anti-war organizations in the US as well
Far-right rises to power in coalition government in Croatia
The formation of a new government in Croatia by center-right and far-right parties is sparking concerns about media freedom, the rights of ethnic minorities, and the potential sell-off of public resources
- Volkswagen workers in Germany strike amid dispute with management
- European countries freeze Syrian asylum requests as HTS forms transitional government
- Yamandú Orsi: the history teacher and Uruguay’s next president
- South Korea’s impeachment fails—what’s next?
- US elected officials and labor leaders join international call to take Cuba off US’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list
