Shafaq news

March 24, 2025

Russian Journalist Maria Ponomarenko’s Sentence Extended Amid Allegations of Prison Abuse

March 24, 2025 – Russia –  Maria Ponomarenko, a Russian journalist and anti-war activist, has had her prison sentence extended by an additional 22 months, bringing […]
March 16, 2025

Georgia’s Media Environment Deteriorates Amid Rising Attacks on Journalists

March 16, 2025 – Georgia –  Georgia’s media landscape has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom, marked by increasing violence against journalists and restrictive legislation. […]
March 7, 2025

Two Kurdish Journalists Released After Detention, One Remains Held in Sulaymaniyah

March 07, 2025 – General –  Two Kurdish journalists in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, have recently been released after lengthy detentions, though one journalist remains in custody. […]
February 5, 2025

Kurdish Journalist Bashdar Bazyani Detained Amidst Press Freedom Concerns

February 05, 2025 -Iraq –  Kurdish journalist Bashdar Bazyani was arrested in Al-Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, after being summoned to the Sarchnar Police Station. Following interrogation, he […]
November 17, 2024

Mother’s Hunger Strike Pressures for Al Jazeera Cameraman’s Evacuation

November 17, 2024 – Palestine – Hiba Al‑Wahidi, the mother of Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi Al‑Wahidi, has launched a hunger strike to demand urgent medical evacuation for […]