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Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old media owner and pro-democracy advocate, has been imprisoned since 2020 on charges of “collusion with foreign forces” and conspiracy to publish seditious material. He was arrested
Several journalists were detained in connection with their coverage of protests in Minnesota sparked by federal immigration enforcement operations and fatal shootings by immigration agents. The demonstrations followed the deaths
Turkish authorities have detained multiple journalists while forcefully dispersing protests organized by Kurdish communities in cities including Şirnak, Istanbul, and Nusaybin. The demonstrations followed renewed clashes between Syrian government forces
Several journalists were attacked while covering protests in India’s West Bengal state in mid-January, highlighting serious risks faced by reporters covering public unrest. On January 16, journalist Soma Maity of
Mzia Amaglobeli is the first woman journalist to be imprisoned since Georgia regained independence in 1991. She is the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, two internationally respected media outlets renowned
On Friday the 12th, the trial of 12 journalists imprisoned in Baku, in connection with the Meydan TV case formally began. The journalists are facing a range of financial crime
Driven primarily by Israel’s lethal attacks on journalists in Gaza, Iran, and Yemen, the global death toll of journalists and media workers in 2025 has reached 126 so far. Rising
Sonia Dahmani, a 59-year-old Tunisian lawyer and prominent media personality, is widely known for her appearances on radio and TV programs such as Emission Impossible on IFM Radio and Denya
Nigerian journalist Friday James Alefia, publisher of the Naija News Today website operated by Asiwaju Media Company, was arrested on September 23 at his home in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Following
A violent attack struck the facilities of the RCN media outlet in Cali on Sunday, when a grenade exploded at the building’s entrance, causing property damage and shattering nearby home