MEA

January 23, 2025

Palestinian Authority Arrests Al Jazeera Journalist Mohamed Atrash Over Jenin Coverage

January 23, 2025 – Palestine/Israel –  The Palestinian Authority (PA) arrested Al Jazeera journalist Mohamed Atrash in Hebron, reportedly to prevent him from covering an Israeli […]
January 23, 2025

Two Syrian Photojournalists Killed in Separate Incidents Amid Ongoing Conflict

January 23, 2025 – Syria –  Syria witnessed the deaths of two photojournalists in separate, tragic incidents that underscored the persistent dangers faced by journalists in […]
January 23, 2025

The Bittersweet Exile of Wael Al-Dahdouh: A Voice for Gaza from Afar

January 23, 2025 – General –  Wael Al-Dahdouh, Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, has become a global symbol of journalistic courage and heartbreak. Once reporting daily […]
January 23, 2025

Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Journalists with Home Raids and Legal Threats

January 23, 2025 – Iran –  Iranian authorities have escalated their campaign against independent journalism, increasingly resorting to home raids, court summonses, and threats targeting both […]
January 23, 2025

Jordan Frees Prominent Satirical Journalist Ahmed Hassan al‑Zoubi After Seven Months Behind Bars

January 23, 2025 – Jordan –  Jordanian authorities released satirical journalist Ahmed Hassan al‑Zoubi after he served approximately seven months in prison. His sentence was commuted […]
January 22, 2025

Kurdish Journalist Eylem Babayiğit Detained in Turkey Over Terror Charges

January 22, 2025 – Turkey/Iraq/Kurdistan –  Turkish authorities detained Eylem Babayiğit, a Kurdish journalist and former contributor to the now-closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, during a raid […]
January 22, 2025

Stanford Will Not Discipline Student Journalist Arrested During Campus Protest

January 22, 2025 – Palestine/Israel/USA –  Stanford University has announced it will not pursue disciplinary action against student journalist Dilan Gohill, who was arrested in June […]