#UK: We stand in full support of BBC journalists & the core values of public service broadcasting. At a time when political pressures and funding shortage threaten independent journalism, it is essential that the BBC defends editorial freedom and serves the public interest. @nujofficial.bsky.social

#PressFreedom📰: Journalist Serge Oulon vanished in June 2024 in Burkina Faso after an armed group stormed his home. His story reflects a wider crisis where Africa’s journalists are being silenced, jailed, or killed, and no one is being held accountable.

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#CzechRepublic: Babiš' government is planning to scrap licence fees for public broadcasters and shift to state funding, raising serious concerns for press freedom as they will now depend on a government budget that could be changed at will.

#PressFreedom📰: MEP Sandro Ruotolo and the entire PD/S&D delegation have submitted to the European Commission the same question that cost the job to journalist Gabriele Nunziati, underlining that “No question is out of place”.

Warm congratulations to Mr. Khaled El-Enany on his election as the new Director-General of @unesco.org. As an associate member of UNESCO, the #IFJ looks forward to continuing our close cooperation to advance press freedom and to protect journalists worldwide. @abellanger.bsky.social

#Italy: Journalist @gabrielenunziati.bsky.social was let go by Nova news agency after asking a question about Israel’s responsibility for the reconstruction of Gaza at the @ec.europa.eu. We strongly condemn Nova for having censored him.

#Türkiye: Seven journalists were on trial for taking part in a protest in 2024 for the killing of two reporters in Syria. Istanbul 24th Heavy Penal Court has now recognized that there was no criminal element in their actions. Good news for journalism!

#Palestine🇵🇸: Despite the ceasefire, journalists in #Gaza continue to work under extremely difficult conditions to keep the world informed. The #IFJ-PJS Media Solidarity Center in Gaza City provides them with internet connection and a safe space to work ✊🏾

#CapeVerde: Suspended director of public broadcaster Television of Cape Verde (TCV), Bernardina Ferreira, must be reinstated. We condemn this shocking decision and call for the lifting of the suspension. No to political interference in the media!

#Tunisia: The government has suspended one of Tunisia's leading investigative media platforms, Nawaat, amid broader crackdown on critical voices within civil society organisations. We condemn the decision and call on the authorities to lift the suspension, which aims to stifle free speech.

Les dangers et la passion du journalisme. Magnifique interview d'Anthony Bellanger, secrétaire général de la Fédération internationale de journalistes (FIJ / IFJ) dans la chaîne France 24 @abellanger.bsky.social @france24.com @ifjglobal.bsky.social youtu.be/BjMHc1LQrDQ

Belgium: @bx1.be Crew Attacked While Reporting Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/mPuwl Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: BX1

#Serbia: FoNeT journalist Marko Čonjagić, who was wearing a vest marked as "press", was beaten by four individuals while reporting on a rally in Belgrade. We call for an investigation. Attacks against journalists must not go unpunished.

#Georgia: Journalists from Formula TV & TV Pirveli, critical of the government, were verbally attacked by a ruling party's member for asking questions about protesters’ arrests during rallies. Press freedom in Georgia is deteriorating. @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

🎙️ « Il n’existe aucune loi mondiale qui oblige les États à protéger les journalistes. La convention que propose la #FIJ crée enfin une obligation juridique claire », a déclaré @abellanger.bsky.social sur @france24.com. #EndImpunity

Remembering journalists and media workers killed in the Israel-Gaza war - updated again @InfoPJS @pressfreedom.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EndImpunity #IDEI2025

Spain: Journalist Assaulted by Masked Demonstrators During Violent Clashes in Pamplona Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/DY9Cj Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social Photo: Screenshot/Cuatro w/ @elespanol.com #EuropeForFreeMedia

#Mexico: In Mexico journalists are at risk, and the State is the main source of attacks. Despite the creation of a police force for crimes against freedom of expression, 84.7% of the cases remain unpunished. @fipamericalatina.bsky.social

#Pakistan: Sad news. Journalist and anchor Imtiaz Mir died on 28 September after sustaining critical injuries in a gun attack in Karachi. Four suspects were arrested on 27 October in relation to this crime. We condemn Mir’s killing and call on the authorities to ensure justice is served.

#Indonesia 🇮🇩: In a landmark press freedom case, independent media outlet Tempo awaits a court verdict in a lawsuit brought by Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister over an allegedly damaging report on the country’s rice quality policy.

On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, twelve press freedom groups, including IFJ affiliates CamboJA, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, and Aliansi Jurnalis Independen, urged Cambodia’s government to investigate all crimes against journalists.

The NUJ has joined @ifjglobal.bsky.social in welcoming the Mauritanian government's decision to regularise 1,860 public service media workers as a historic trade union victory. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mau...

🔴 On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we asked families of killed journalists what #impunity means to them and why it is crucial to prosecute the perpetrators. Fighting impunity is a universal responsibility. #IDEI2025 youtube.com/shorts/vEuU9...

En 2025, au moins 92 #journalistes ont été tué.e.s : 49 à Gaza, 8 en Ukraine, 6 au Soudan, selon le dernier décompte @ifjglobal.bsky.social Seulement un meurtre de journaliste sur dix fait l'objet d'une enquête. Vous pouvez rejoindre la campagne #NonALimpunite www.ifj.org/fr/non-a-lim...

Prema podacima @unesco.org, istražuje se samo jedno od deset ubojstava novinara. #EndImpunity #IDEI2025 Borba protiv nekažnjivosti je univerzalna odgovornost. @efjeurope.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social Više na linku: www.snh.hr/2-studenoga-...

🔴 On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we asked families of killed journalists what #impunity means to them and why it is crucial to prosecute the perpetrators. Fighting impunity is a universal responsibility. #IDEI2025 youtube.com/shorts/vEuU9...

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#Serbia: We strongly condemn President Vučić’s support of the smear campaign against NUNS. Amidst growing violence, we also encourage journalists covering the upcoming protests to take all necessary protective measures and report any threats or incidents. europeanjournalists.org/blog/2025/10...

Serbia: Mašina Editorial Team Threatened Online with Death Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/lbdru Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia

#Ethiopia: The country's media authority temporarily suspended nine reporters from Deutsche Welle. We condemn this deliberate act of intimidation and harassment, which denies Ethiopian citizens their right to access independent information. Suspended reporters must be reinstated.

#IDEI2025: 📢 Allowing killers and attackers of journalists to walk free sends a chilling signal that the powerful can silence voices and escape accountability. It's high time for governments to endorse the #IFJ convention for the protection of journalists to #EndImpunity.

#Türkiye: Authorities are cracking down on the media, arresting journalists and introducing new laws to curb press freedom. We are concerned about this year's surge in press freedom violations and stand in solidarity with our colleagues.

#IFJBlog📰: One year after the death of 16 people in the station canopy collapse in #Serbia, journalism in the country faces growing threats. NUNS reports 289 attacks on journalists this year, many involving police. Don't miss Jelena Petkovic's article ⤵️

We condemn the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). We join PEN International and @ifjglobal.bsky.social to call for Ibrahim's immediate and unconditional release. The RSF must be held accountable for its attacks on journalists. bsky.app/profile/peni...

#IDEI2025📢: Since the start of 2025, 99 journalists have been killed. Rising violence against media professionals threatens press freedom everywhere. We demand justice and accountability: fighting impunity is a universal responsibility. #EndImpunity ➡️ www.ifj.org/end-impunity...

#Belgium: A BX1 camera team was attacked while filming a report in Anderlecht on 27 October. Masked individuals threw bottles and chased them away. We condemned this unacceptable attack on journalists who were simply doing their job.

👏👏👏 Bravo à nos camarades mauritaniens et à la fédération internationale des journalistes @ifjglobal.bsky.social pour cette avancée spectaculaire ! ⬇️

The NUJ has called for the release of journalist Sami Hamdi, who has been detained by ICE. The NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social in expressing deep concern over the apparent abuse of anti-terror legislation and obstruction of freedom of expression by US authorities. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/usa...

#Sudan: Freelance journalist Muammar Ibrahim was abducted by members of the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 26 October in El Fasher. We condemn Ibrahim’s arrest and call for his immediate and unconditional release.

#Mexico: Awful news. Journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán, who reported on organised crime, has been murdered in Durango. A message containing threats was found next to his body. We call on the authorities to conduct a prompt investigation.

#PressFreedom📰: Across the Middle Eastern region, women journalists continue to expose injustice, defend human rights, and amplify silenced voices despite censorship & harassment. Their courage shows that press freedom and gender equality are inseparable

#USA: British journalist Sami Hamdi is being held by immigration authorities since 26 October. Together with @nujofficial.bsky.social, we are concerned about the apparent misuse of anti-terror legislation and the fact that freedom of expression is being undermined. We call for his release!

#Yemen: Journalist Majed Zayed and writer Oras Al-Iryani have been missing since the last week of September after being arrested in Sana'a by the Houthi group. We call for the release of Zayed and Al-Iryani and of all jailed journalists in the country.

#Pakistan: The IFJ's Pakistan Media Labour Rights Bulletin for October is out now, highlighting the ongoing campaign for decent work in Pakistan’s media, including key cases, success stories and industry developments. Read more here 👇

France: Media Outlets Barred from Public Meeting on Water Pollution Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/O85g2 Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Cham

#Mauritanie: Victoire historique ✊🏿 1860 travailleurs des médias du service public ont été régularisés. Cette régularisation est une victoire totale pour la profession. Elle reconnaît le travail, la dignité et le droit fondamental à un emploi décent. ➡️ www.ifj.org/media-centre...

#Serbia: November 1st will mark one year since the Novi Sad canopy railway collapsed, killing 16 people. We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia and reiterate our support to all journalists who continue to report despite relentless pressure and intimidation. ➡️ www.ifj.org//media-centr...

#Myanmar: Together with more than 300 global union federations, trade unions, civil society, and human rights organisations, we called on governments to outrightly reject the Myanmar military junta’s upcoming planned ‘sham’ election. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social

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