Killing of Journalist Musa Abdul Kareem in Libya Condemned
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has condemned the killing of Musa Abdul Kareem on 31 July in Sabha, southwestern Libya. He worked for a local newspaper. “I condemn the…
Attack on Press Freedom: Journalist in Tajikistan Sent to Prison
According to the UN Human Rights Office in Central Asia, Mr Khairullo Mirsaidov – a well-known and respected independent journalist and leader of a renowned comedy ensemble – was sentenced…
Russian Journalist to Receive Human Rights Award
Journalist Elena Milashina of Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Russian LGBT activist Igor Kochetkov will receive the 2018 Freedom Award at Freedom House’s 2018 Annual Awards event, on May…
Mysterious Death of Journalist Maxim Borodin in Russia
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, asked Friday the authorities of the Russian Federation to investigate the death of reporter Maxim Borodin on 15 April. “I call for a thorough…
How India Plans to Tackle Fake News
A government statement said Monday that the government has amended the Guidelines for Accreditation of Journalists, as it has noticed increasing instances of fake news in various mediums including print…
Who Killed Journalist Zeeshan Ashraf Butt in Pakistan?
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on Friday urged the authorities in Pakistan to bring to trial the killer of Zeeshan Ashraf Butt, a reporter who worked for the local Urdu language…