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May 12, 2025

Cambodian Environmental Journalist Faces Ongoing Threats Amid Shrinking Press Freedom

May 12, 2025 – Cambodia –  A Cambodian environmental journalist, Long Kimmarita, has faced a disturbing series of threats and attacks, underscoring the rising dangers faced […]
April 25, 2025

“Journalism Is Not a Crime”: Swedish Reporter’s Arrest in Turkey Sparks Global Outcry

April 25, 2025 – Swedem/Turkey –  The recent arrest of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin in Istanbul has ignited international condemnation and renewed debate about press freedom […]
March 23, 2025

Remembering Journalist Nûjiyan Erhan: A Voice for the Yazidi People

March 23, 2025 – Kurdish/Iraq –  Nûjiyan Erhan, born Tuğba Akyılmaz, was a courageous Kurdish journalist remembered for her relentless dedication to amplifying the voices of […]
March 17, 2025

Somali Journalist Detained for Exposing Health Hazards in Mogadishu Amidst Media Crackdown

March 17, 2025 – Somalia –  Journalist Bahjo Abdullahi Salad of RTN TV was detained by the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) following her […]