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Russian Authorities Sentence Retired Ukrainian Journalist Iryna Levchenko to 15 Years in Prison

Russian occupation authorities have sentenced retired Ukrainian journalist Iryna Levchenko to 15 years in prison on espionage charges, prompting renewed concerns over the treatment of Ukrainian journalists and media workers detained by Russia. The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Regional Court announced on September 4 that Levchenko, 64, had been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. She has been detained since 2023 and

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Seven Journalists Killed in Less Than Three Months as Violence Against the Press Escalates in Mexico

Mexico is facing a renewed wave of violence against journalists, with six journalists killed in less than three months, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The latest killing, that of photographer and content creator Ricardo Zúñiga Rosas in Puebla, has once again highlighted the dangers faced by journalists reporting on local politics, corruption, public security and other issues

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Four Colombian Journalists Threatened by the Country’s Largest Drug-Trafficking Group

Four local journalists in Colombia have been threatened by the country’s largest illegal drug-trafficking organization, raising renewed concerns about the safety of journalists reporting on corruption and misconduct at the local level. On July 31, members of the Gaitanista Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, also known as the Gulf Clan, reportedly threatened four journalists in the northern city of Apartadó. According

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In this space, we spotlight outstanding journalistic work from around the world—stories that inform, inspire, and spark change. These are the voices pushing boundaries, holding power to account, and reminding us of journalism’s vital role in society.

Adrift: Senegal’s Coastal Crisis and the Deadly Route to Europe

This powerful documentary by the Environmental Justice Foundation follows Abdou, a young Senegalese fisherman forced to embark on a perilous journey to Europe. Through his story, the film exposes the devastating impact of illegal fishing and marine resource depletion, driving entire communities toward forced migration. A vital piece that highlights the intersection of environmental justice, human rights, and migration.

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

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