Several human rights activists and Baloch leaders announced the launch of a social media campaign to inquire about the whereabouts of Rashid Hussain Brohi, a Baloch journalist and human rights activist missing since 2018.
In a statement on behalf of the European Union marking the World Press Freedom Day, Borrell stressed that in 2024, the work of journalists is more significant than ever, adding that "on this day, we honour their work and courage."
The report underscored a concerning trend of reduced tolerance for online dissent, coupled with attacks and harassment against journalists and bloggers, including the tragic murder of four journalists.
Gabov and Karelin are alleged to have contributed to Navalny's influential YouTube channel, "NavalnyLIVE," known for its exposes on Kremlin corruption, drawing millions of viewers.
"If this happens, if such a dangerous precedent is created, it will be such a solid nail in the future coffin of the entire Western economic system of coordinates," Peskov said in an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a journalist from the program 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin' on Rossiya 1 TV channel,
A journalist working for the Russian edition of the US magazine Forbes has been placed under house arrest after being detained for allegedly spreading "fake news" about the armed forces, reported CNN, citing Russian state-run RIA news agency on Saturday.
Alejandra Rodriguez, a 60-year-old lawyer and journalist hailing from La Plata, Argentina, has etched her name in history by clinching the coveted title of Miss Universe Buenos Aires.
Responding to a question by a Pakistani reporter on allegations of denial of visa renewal to Australian journalist, Avani Dias, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said, "The Government of India can speak to its own visa policy. That's not something I'm going to
Avani Dias, an Australian journalist claimed that she was not allowed to cover the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and was compelled to leave the country, however, the sources highlighted that her claims are"not correct, misleading and mischievous."
From criminal prosecution of journalists to the prohibition of independent trade unions, the findings underscore a troubling pattern of oppression and injustice.
The episode unfolded during Friday prayers at a mosque within the Parliament House, where worshippers, including Members of National Assembly (MNAs), journalists, and parliamentary staff, had congregated.