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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 3h

#Palestine: In #Gaza, journalists like Abdalwahab Hamad keep documenting the war, despite facing famine, displacement and death daily. “I worry about my family, and at the same time, I have to stay physically strong to continue reporting daily” he stated.

Starved, Displaced, Killed: Gaza’s Journalists Persist Despite Dire Conditions - Nieman Reports

The record death toll for news workers in Gaza is just one of the grim realities facing those still reporting as the Israel-Hamas war grinds into its third year.

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 1d

#USA: Chicago journalists and protesters have been repeatedly attacked by ICE agents in Broadview for suing the Trump administration. We join our affiliate @newsguild.org in condemning the fact that our role as journalists puts us at greater risk.

Chicago News Guild sues ICE over attacks on journalists at Broadview protests | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 1d

📢 We urgently call on governments across the world, the United Nations General Assembly and the international community to take immediate and concrete action to stop #Israel’s human rights violations in Gaza, including the deliberate targeting and killing of journalists. @abellanger.bsky.social

Israel: Two years of killing journalists and controlling the narrative in Gaza / IFJ

In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. The Israeli government’s systematic targeting of ...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 1d

🔴 In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists have been killed in #Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. As journalists, unionists and, ultimately, humans, we cannot accept that reporters are killed amid indifference, be that in Gaza or elsewhere.

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 1d

#Türkiye: Journalist Evren Demirdaş expresses concern for his safety as he is the target of physical threats and attacks for his investigative journalism. IFJ calls on the Turkish government to allow Demirdaş and all journalists to work freely.

Journalist Evren Demirdaş: The target of these attacks is not just me, it’s independent journalism

Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) | Medya ve Hukuk Çalışmaları Derneği

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 1d

📢 On World Day For Decent Work we demand…

💰 Fair wages
🦺 Safety at work
👀 End of surveillance
🤝 Freedom of association
📰 Press freedom

#WorldDayForDecentWork #WDDW

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

#USA: IFJ strongly denounces the deportation of journalist Mario Guevara to El Salvador on 3 October, as he was targeted for his journalistic work and his exposure of ICE.
@nwu.org @newsguild.org @authorsguild.org

#PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotaCrime

USA: Journalist faces deportation for covering riot / IFJ

[UPDATED 06.10.2025] Mario Guevara, a Hispanic journalist who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, was arrested on 14 June while he was reporting on the ‘No King’ protests in Atlanta...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

#Palestine: Passengers of the #Flotilla have been arrested by Israeli forces in international waters and are being held in terrible living conditions. IFJ calls on Israel to release all detained passengers, including journalists
#PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotaCrime

Gaza flotilla passengers allege poor conditions in detention as Israel prepares to deport dozens of activists

Families of some aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla say they are being held without access to clean water or legal representation

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

#Ukraine: French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone on 3 October in Donbas. He wore protective gear and bulletproof vest marked "press". Our thoughts go to his family and friends. #NoImpunity

Ukraine: French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by a drone in Donbas / IFJ

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone on Friday 3 October in Ukraine. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) extend their condolences to the family ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @efjeurope.bsky.social · 4d

#Serbia: New coordinated smear campaign targeting journalists with anonymous printed leaflets distributed in private mailboxes and public spaces throughout the country. Journalists’ safety is at stake; we call for immediate investigations into the new threats. europeanjournalists.org/blog/2025/10...

Serbia: EFJ/IFJ raise alarm over new coordinated smear campaign, journalists’ safety at risk

On 30 September 2025, at least four Serbian journalists were targeted with anonymous printed leaflets, which were distributed to private mailboxes and ...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 4d

#IFJ in the news is out! Thank you for your support 🫶🏿 #PressFreedom #UnionStrong

IFJ in the news / IFJ

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of ...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 4d

#Palestine: Dozens of journalists who boarded the humanitarian Global Sumud Flotilla on a reporting mission have been kidnapped by Israel since 1 October. We demand their immediate release and calls on media organisations to exercise their duty of care. @abellanger.bsky.social

Palestine: Journalists kidnapped by Israel must be released immediately / IFJ

Dozens of journalists who boarded the humanitarian Global Sumud Flotilla on a reporting mission have been kidnapped by Israel since 1 October. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins i...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 5d

🎙️ Selon les chiffres de la #FIJ, Gaza est devenu le pire cimetière de journalistes de l’histoire contemporaine : plus de 220 reporters y ont été tués par l’armée israélienne depuis deux ans. Tribune pour le secrétaire général de la FIJ, @abellanger.bsky.social ⤵️

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Gaza, le tombeau du journalisme

Selon les chiffres de la Fédération internationale des Journalistes, Gaza est devenu le pire cimetière de journalistes de l’histoire contemporaine : plus de 220 reporters y ont été tués par l’armée is...

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 5d

The NUJ has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/gaz...

Gaza: NUJ urges safety of detained Global Sumud Flotilla journalists

The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities.

www.nuj.org.uk

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 5d

#Palestine: IFJ welcomes UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay denouncing of the killing of photojournalist Mahmoud Islim Al-Basos in #Gaza on 15 March 2025.

UNESCO Director-General condemns the killing of photojournalist

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of Mahmoud Islim Al-Basos in Beit Lahia, Palestine on 15 March

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Council of Europe Media Freedom @coemediafreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Serbian Journalist Nenad Kulačin and His Family Threatened Online With Death
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/Et4A4
Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
Photo: N1/YouTube

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 5d

🎙️ "If we accept that reporters die in #Gaza, we pave the way for other regimes to consider the murder of journalists a normal instrument of war," writes #IFJ General Secretary @abellanger.bsky.social.

Gaza has become journalism’s graveyard.

Gaza has become journalism’s graveyard. Killing journalists is killing the truth | Anthony Bellanger

If we accept that reporters die in Gaza, we pave the way for other regimes to consider the murder of journalists a normal instrument of war

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 5d

#Afghanistan: The Taliban shut down fibre-optic internet and mobile across all provinces for over two weeks. We condemn the Taliban’s draconian restrictions on access to information amid its ongoing assault on press freedom in Afghanistan. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social

Afghanistan: Taliban blocks internet access for over two weeks / IFJ

The Taliban shut down fibre-optic internet and mobile across all Afghan provinces for over two weeks between September 16 and October 1. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the ...

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IFJ Asia Pacific @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social · 7d

The IFJ Asia Pacific Regional Bulletin🌏for October is out now! The IFJ puts a focus on the prolonged and egregious incarceration of two women journalists, Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Zhang Zhan.
Read the full bulletin now 👇

IFJ Asia Pacific Regional Bulletin - October 2025 / IFJ

The IFJ Asia Pacific Regional Bulletin for October 2025 highlights the prolonged incarceration of two women journalists, Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Zhang Zhan; two Cambodian journalists charged with trea...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 5d

#Belgium🇧🇪: In response to the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces, we have taken to the streets to demand the release of the abducted journalists and an end to the massacre in #Gaza. #JournalismIsNotACrime

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @efjeurope.bsky.social · 8d

#Serbia: Luka Pešić, a student and accredited reporter, was reportedly knocked to the ground, arrested & denied the right to call a lawyer. A portion of his recording was deleted. He was later released. We join our members NUNS/IJAS in calling for an investigation. This is not an isolated incident.

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 6d

Solidarity with Sumud!

The captured crew members must be released and their mission - bringing lifesaving aid - must be fulfilled.
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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 6d

#Palestine: Israeli forces intercepted around 40 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla. We condemn the journalists' abduction that joined the fleet on reporting assignments and raise concerns over their safety. Israel must release them and let them work freely. @abellanger.bsky.social

Gaza aid flotilla: Israel intercepts vessels but one ship reported to have got through blockade – live

One boat, the Mikeno, reported to have escaped the maritime blockade and to have stopped inside Palestinian territorial waters

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 6d

#Türkiye: Journalist Fatih Altayli, imprisoned since June 2025, is a symbol of resistance to restrictions on press freedom with his “prison journalism”. We call for his release and the release of all imprisoned journalists in the country. @apnews.com
@abellanger.bsky.social

Behind bars but not silenced: Veteran Turkish columnist perseveres through 'prison journalism'

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli has been imprisoned, but his reporting continues through a YouTube channel.

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 6d

#USA: ICE agents assaulted and shoved journalists. Homeland Security said the agents’ behavior was a response to being “swarmed by agitators and members of the press”. We strongly condemn these attacks! #PressFresdom
@newsguild.org @nwu.org

Journalists grabbed, shoved by ICE agents in New York immigration court, video shows | CNN

At least one journalist appeared to be injured after one reporter was grabbed and another was shoved by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at a New York City immigration court Tuesday m...

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