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Palestine Emerges as the Most Dangerous Place for Journalists Amid Gaza War

Palestine has been identified as the most perilous region for journalists globally, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza. The watchdog’s 2025 World Press Freedom Index reveals that nearly 200 journalists have been killed during the first......

Turkish court releases journalist as police suppress student protest

A Turkish court has freed AFP journalist Yasin Akgul, 35, along with six other reporters after their pre-trial detention was challenged. The journalists were arrested earlier this week for covering protests that erupted on March 19 following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political......

Prominent 2M TV Journalist's Suspension Ignites Press Freedom Debate in Morocco

The recent suspension of Ouadih Dada, a distinguished journalist and news anchor at Morocco's public television channel 2M, has triggered widespread controversy over press freedom and union rights in the country's media landscape. The suspension, effective October 21, removed Dada from his positions......

Algerian Dissident Journalist Vanishes in Spain, Raising Alarm Bells

The disappearance of Hichem Aboud, a prominent Algerian journalist and political opponent, has sent shockwaves through international media circles and raised serious concerns about press freedom in the region. Aboud, who has been living in exile in France since 1997, went missing shortly after arriving......

Moroccan Press Federations Condemn Spanish Journalist's Disrespectful Remarks on Local Media

Two prominent Moroccan press federations have united in a strong denunciation of a Spanish journalist who recently referred to Moroccan reporters as “barking dogs.” This inflammatory comment, made by Ignacio Cembrero, has sparked outrage within the Moroccan media community, prompting calls......

Hong Kong Press Freedom Under Scrutiny: Journalists Convicted of Sedition

In a significant legal development for Hong Kong's media landscape, two journalists associated with a pro-democracy newspaper have been convicted of sedition. The case marks a critical moment for press freedom in the region, echoing concerns about the erosion of civil liberties. Chung Pui-kuen,......

US Journalist Gershkovich Imprisoned in Russia on Espionage Allegations

In a case that has captured global attention and condemnation, American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison by a Russian court. The verdict, announced on Friday, represents a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between Russia and the United......

Pakistan's Bloody Reality: A Deadly Toll on Press Freedom

Pakistan has witnessed a chilling and alarming development in 2024, with a record number of journalists killed in the line of duty within the first six months. Seven reporters have tragically lost their lives, highlighting the grave dangers faced by those who seek and report the truth in the country. The......

Evan Gershkovich's Trial: A Chilling Assault on Free Press and Diplomatic Tensions

In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community and heightened diplomatic tensions, the trial of Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal, commenced on Wednesday in a closed-door hearing in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. Gershkovich,......