France

August 28, 2025

French Sports Journalist Jailed in Algeria: Family Decries “Absurd” Verdict Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

August 28, 2025 – France/Algeria –  In a development that has reverberated across media and diplomatic circles, French freelance sports journalist Christophe Gleizes—a specialist in African […]
July 16, 2025

Nearly 100 Public Figures Demand Release of French Journalist Christophe Gleizes, Deemed Unjustly Detained

July 16, 2025 – France – Nearly 100 prominent public figures, including writers, artists, and intellectuals, have signed an open letter calling for the immediate release […]
July 14, 2025

Paris Exhibition Commemorates Azerbaijani Journalists Martyred in Karabakh Conflicts

July 14, 2025 – Azerbaijan/France – An exhibition honoring 14 Azerbaijani journalists who lost their lives while performing their professional duties during Armenia’s military aggression against […]
June 9, 2025

RSF and CPJ Demand Release of French Journalists Intercepted on Madleen Aid Ship

June 09, 2025 – France/Palestine –  Two French journalists—Yanis Mhamdi (Blast) and Omar Faiad (Al Jazeera)—were detained by the Israeli military on June 9 during the interception of […]
April 30, 2025

Iranian-French Journalist Shahin Hazamy Detained in France Over Pro-Palestinian Activism

April 30, 2025 – Iran/France –  Shahin Hazamy, a French-Iranian freelance journalist known for his pro-Palestinian activism, was detained by French authorities on April 22, 2025. […]
April 24, 2025

French Authorities Target Iranian Activist and Musician in Alleged Effort to Silence Dissent

April 24, 2025 – France –  French police have arrested Iranian musician and activist Bashir Biazar, sparking controversy over the international ramifications of the French government’s […]
April 23, 2025

Independent Journalist Shahin Hazamy Arrested in France Amid Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Voices

April 23, 2025 – Iran/France – French security forces have arrested freelance reporter Shahin Hazamy as part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices. Independent Iranian journalist Shahin […]