TJC Bulletin January 2026
February 4, 2026
TJC Bulletin March 2026
April 6, 2026
SHINING A LIGHT ON IMPUNITY
RECENT CASES & UPDATES
Syrian Journalist Alaa Mohammed Found Shot Dead
Syrian journalist Alaa Mohammed was found shot dead at his home in Latakia on February 21, 2026, hours after criticising the interim government online. Previously detained in 2025, his killing has raised press freedom concerns, highlighting ongoing risks for journalists in Syria amid continued instability and lack of accountability.
Two Men Sentenced to 46 Years in Prison for Killing Mexican Journalist
Two men have been sentenced to more than 46 years in prison each for the 2018 murder of Mexican journalist Marco Aurelio Ramírez in Puebla. The ruling marks a rare case of accountability, highlighting ongoing dangers for journalists in Mexico while underscoring persistent impunity despite this significant legal outcome.
AWARDS
Jimmy Roberts Honored With 2026 Tim Rosaforte Distinguished Journalist Award
Golf broadcaster Jimmy Roberts will receive the 2026 Tim Rosaforte Distinguished Journalist Award, recognising his decades-long impact on golf journalism and his role in shaping how the sport is covered across global media platforms.
Gaza: The Most Dangerous City for Journalists
Two Gaza Journalists Missing Since October 7, 2023 RSF Calls for Answers on Disappearances
Two Palestinian journalists, Nidal Al-Wahidi and Haytham Abdel-Wahed, have been missing since October 7, 2023, with press freedom groups urging Israeli authorities to provide information on their fate.
French Towns Rally for Release of Imprisoned French Journalist in Algeria
French municipalities are calling for the release of journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria since 2025, amid growing press freedom concerns.
UK Tribunal Hears Police and MI5 Illegally Accessed Journalist’s Data
A UK tribunal heard that police and MI5 unlawfully accessed journalist Vincent Kearney’s communications data over several years, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the protection of confidential sources.
KEY STATISTICS | 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. States Advance Policies to Support Local Journalism
Several U.S. states are advancing policies to support struggling local newsrooms, including tax credits and funding initiatives. Measures in New Mexico, Illinois, and New York aim to preserve journalism jobs and strengthen local reporting, though experts say broader reforms are still needed to address long-term industry challenges.
Bangladesh Editors’ Council Demands Drop in False Cases Against Journalists
The Editors’ Council of Bangladesh has urged the government to withdraw false cases against journalists, warning they undermine press freedom, disrupt reporting, and threaten media independence across the country.
TOTAL JOURNALISTS KILLED WORLDWIDE (2020 – PRESENT)
722 TOTAL JOURNALISTS KILLED (2020 – PRESENT)
