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 […]
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Northern 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 […]
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Trump dismantling Voice of America
The Trump administration moved on 29 August 2025 to terminate nearly all the remaining employees of the Voice of America (VOA)’s parent agency – the […]
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Commonwealth 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 […]
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AEJ 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 […]
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A 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 […]
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Journalists 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 […]
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Court allows Trump officials to continue restricting AP access
Restrictions on Associated Press (AP) access to the Trump White House remain after a U.S. Court of Appeals hearing declined to overturn an earlier court decision […]
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AEJ 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 […]
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Greece urged to address ongoing media freedom concerns
The AEJ has joined the Committee to Protect Journalists and 8 other organisations in a letter to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis requesting written information […]
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Ireland’s latest anti-SLAPP legislation fails to protect public interest speech
The AEJ has joined more than 30 organisations to call on Ireland’s Seanad to take more effective action over anti-SLAPP measures.In a joint statement first […]
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Europe facing the hardest choices over Ukraine – so what next?
The AEJ UK explored the tough choices facing the UK and EU member states in view of Russia’s continued military aggression in Ukraine and U.S. […]
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Media Freedom Alert on Hungary calls for withdrawal of “foreign agent” bill from Parliament
A Media Freedom Alert on Hungary published by media freedom organisations on the Platform for the Safety of Journalists has called for the withdrawal of […]
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The future for Romania
Romania straddles the threshold of the “two Europes”. Sovereigntist talking points carry real weight there, and yet most Romanians appear committed to European cooperation. So […]
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