In New Delhi, approximately 150 journalists protested the murder of their colleague Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank after he was reported missing. Colleagues believe his murder is linked to his journalistic work, highlighting the dangers…
The body of Mukesh Chandrakar, a missing Indian journalist known for reporting on corruption, was discovered in a septic tank in Bijapur, India. He went missing on New Year’s Day, and his remains were found only after police tracked his…
The Indian Media Regulatory Authority has called for a thorough investigation following the discovery of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar’s body, buried in a septic tank. The 28-year-old independent journalist had reported extensively on corruption and the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh. His…
Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Washington Post, has resigned after the newspaper refused to publish her cartoon satirizing its owner, Jeff Bezos, alongside Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman. The cartoon depicted these tech leaders kneeling before a…
In a troubling development for press freedom, Palestinian security forces shut down the Al Jazeera replacement office in Ramallah at the start of the new year. This action comes after Israeli soldiers had closed the office in September. The move…
German diplomacy has condemned the Palestinian Authority’s ban on Al Jazeera as ‘extremely concerning,’ emphasizing the importance of press freedom in conflict zones. The Palestinian Authority justified the ban by accusing the Qatar-based network of inciting rebellion and interfering in…
The Palestinian Authority has suspended Al Jazeera’s broadcasting in parts of the West Bank, citing accusations of incitement and bias in its reporting. The decision follows a crackdown by Palestinian security forces in Jenin, where tensions have escalated. Al Jazeera…
The Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas, has suspended the activities of Qatari news network Al Jazeera in the Palestinian Territories, accusing it of inciting sedition and interference in its affairs. This comes amid ongoing violent clashes in Jenin that…
In a recent interview, Mohamed al-Omar, the Information Minister of Syria’s new authorities, emphasized the commitment to establishing a free press and freedom of expression following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Al-Omar assured former journalists under the Assad regime that…
Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was detained on December 19 while in Tehran. Sala is reportedly being held in solitary confinement and her case may be connected to the recent arrest of Iranian national…
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been arrested in Iran for over a week, as confirmed by Italy’s foreign ministry. Sala, who traveled to Iran with a valid journalist visa, was detained by Tehran police on December 19. The Italian…
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported that 54 journalists were killed in 2024, with the Gaza Strip marking the deadliest region for media professionals. The report reveals that one-third of these fatalities were caused by Israeli military actions. Globally, the total…
