USA: NUJ calls for release of journalist detained by ICE
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of UK journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi.
NUJ concerned at arrest of journalist Nathalie Blackham
On 1 September, Israeli authorities arrested and detained the journalist for several hours in Israel.
Israel: IFJ records harassment and censorship of Palestinian Israeli journalists
The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a wave of attacks against Palestinian Israeli journalists.
NUJ urges release of journalist Yanis Mhamdi
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in urging the immediate release of Yanis Mhamdi, detained by Israeli authorities.
Egypt: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of 22 imprisoned journalists
The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate has published the names of journalists detained in the country.
Journalist wins court ruling against unlawful police raid with NUJ backing
The NUJ has welcomed the Central Criminal Court’s decision to refuse police access to Asa Winstanley’s journalistic property after determining that the search warrant was unlawful.
Russia: four more journalists jailed
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the Russian government’s continued imprisonment of independent journalists.
India: journalist arrested for covering demonstration against corruption
The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in demanding the unconditional release of digital journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder in India.
NUJ condemns abuse of counter-terror legislation as harmful to media freedom
"The UK government cannot on one hand state its commitment to valuing media freedom whilst endorsing the targeting of journalists through raids and seizures" says Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary.
NUJ condemns arrest of journalist Mech Dara
Cambodian authorities charged Dara with ‘incitement to disturb social security’ on 1 October. The NUJ and IFJ urge his release and an end to the persecution of journalists in the country.
Bangladesh: journalists arrested and detained
NUJ echoes IFJ call for transparency as authorities investigate journalists accused of murder and inciting violence.
China: journalists arbitrarily arrested and sentenced
The NUJ has condemned the arrests of journalists in the country and called on Chinese authorities to end its persecution of media workers.
Nigeria: journalist charged over reporting on local businessman
NUJ condemns charges that could see Precious Eze Chukunonso imprisoned for up to two years if convicted.
Palestine: Israeli authorities arrest multiple journalists
NUJ calls for an end to the persecution of Palestinian journalists, as figures reveal Israeli authorities have arrested 75 Palestinian journalists since 7 October.
Tunisia: IFJ calls on Tunisian president to stop prosecution of journalists
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists and the Syndicat National des Journalistes Tunisiens in calling on the Tunisian president to release Zied El Heni who has been arrested and detained.