The Association of Journalists has joined a coalition of international media freedom organisations to call on the government and public authorities of Bulgaria for urgent […]
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More Trump attacks on the media but Disney reinstates Jimmy Kimmel
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested some American TV networks should have their licences “taken away” – the latest salvo in his long campaign to […]
Read moreNorthern Ireland police used unlawful powers to find journalist sources – report
A report into the Northern Ireland police has confirmed they have unlawfully used covert powers to try to uncover journalists’ sources – and found double […]
Read moreCommonwealth report criticises laws in member countries restricting free speech
A report for the Commonwealth calls on member states to repeal laws that criminalise legitimate public speech and decisive action to protect media workers and […]
Read moreAEJ International adds voice to criticism of Israeli attack
The president of the AEJ International has added his voice to a chorus of condemnation over a targeted Israeli attack on Al Jazeera journalists in […]
Read moreA funeral for a media hero
The AEJ’s Tony Robinson, former FT Russia and Eastern Europe correspondent, has just returned from the funeral for Derk Sauer, founder, media entrepreneur, and independent […]
Read moreJournalists call for proper reporting access to Gaza
Hundreds of journalists including experienced war correspondents and photojournalists, as well as leading press freedom NGOs have issued a demand for immediate, unhindered foreign press […]
Read moreAEJ supports protest to Turkey about death threats to journalist
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Turkey to protect the latest Turkish journalist to face threats over his reporting. The AEJ has this […]
Read moreThree faces of impunity: Obstacles to justice for journalists
Marking World Press Freedom Day on May 3, AEJ International representative for media freedom William Horsley has a look at obstacles to justice for journalists.
Read moreTurkey at a crossroads
The Council of Europe has reminded Turkey that it has an obligation to respect rights protected under the European Convention on Human Rights. The notice […]
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