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Independent Journalists Assaulted at Seattle Immigration Protests Claim Local Media Ignoring Violent Far-Left Agitators

Seattle, Washington – Two independent journalists allege they were violently attacked while covering immigration protests in the city, claiming local media and officials have largely ignored the danger posed by radical leftist groups. Cameron Higby, an investigative journalist primarily focused on protest coverage, described his harrowing experience during an anti-ICE rally in downtown Seattle. As dusk settled, Higby noted that Antifa members seized control of the streets, leading to a series of violent confrontations. He …

Urgent Call for Protection: IFJ and BMSF Condemn Violent Attacks on Journalists in Bangladesh, Demand Government Action

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A series of violent assaults on journalists in Bangladesh this week has sparked widespread condemnation from media rights groups. Two reporters were attacked near a courthouse in Barishal, while three employees of a journalists’ association sustained severe injuries during an armed confrontation in Dhaka, highlighting a disturbing increase in threats faced by the media. On March 27, journalists N Amin Russell and Monirul Islam were severely beaten while covering news at the …

Kenyan Police Assault Journalists During Coverage of Majengo Protests; National Response Promised

Nairobi, Kenya – Four journalists were assaulted by police officers in Nairobi during coverage of protests in the Majengo area of the Pumwani district. The unrest that prompted the demonstrations began on Tuesday evening after a local teenager was fatally shot by police during an operation. The incident involving the journalists occurred the following morning, as they were concluding their reportage on the events. Among them was Justine Ondieki, a reporter for the local outlet …

Government-backed Vigilantes Assault Journalists and Opposition Members in Georgia Amid Political Unrest

TBILISI, Georgia — Violence erupted at the office of the Coalition for Change, an opposition political group, when it was raided by a group of masked assailants believed to be government-paid individuals, resulting in the beating of at least two political figures and attacks on journalists who were covering the incident. The office invasion occurred just before 11 a.m. on December 7, at a time when a nearby protest was intensifying on Rustaveli Avenue. The …

Facing Unprecedented Dangers: Gazan Journalists Pay the Ultimate Price Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

Gaza City, Gaza Strip — An escalating conflict has proven perilous for journalists in Gaza, where reporting has become a high-risk activity marked by airstrikes, displacement, and shortages. Since the onset of hostilities between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has identified that at least 137 journalists and media workers have lost their lives amid the broader casualties that span Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, and Lebanon. These …

Decades of Controversy Surround Trump’s Latest Campaign Ad Exploiting Journalist’s Tragic Death

Oakland, Calif. — A contentious political ad by a group supporting former President Donald Trump has ignited fierce debate and drawn criticism for its use of the 2007 murder of Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey to attack Vice President Kamala Harris. Critics argue the ad grossly misrepresents the circumstances surrounding the journalist’s death and Harris’s role in them. The ad, produced by the Trump-aligned Super PAC, Maga Inc., claims Harris, who was San Francisco’s district attorney …

Journalists Attacked While Investigating Environmental Destruction in Ghana; Multimedia Group Demands Justice

Asumenya, Ghana – A violent confrontation erupted in the small town of Asumenya, near Manso Nkran in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, targeting a group of journalists from the Multimedia Group. The attack occurred on October 20, 2024, as the journalists were investigating the return of illegal mining operations and environmental degradation in the region. The team, which was in the area to report on the environmental impact of unauthorized mining—locally known as galamsey—on the newly restored …

Gaza’s Journalists Pay the Ultimate Price: Over 120 Killed Covering the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Gaza City, Gaza Strip — The ongoing conflict in Gaza, sparked by an escalation on October 7, 2023, has led to significant casualties among journalists, marking this period as the deadliest since the Committee to Protect Journalists began tracking such data in 1992. Initial reports indicate that at least 128 media workers have lost their lives amidst the turmoil that has seen over 42,000 fatalities overall. Journalists in Gaza are contending with severe conditions including …

Rising Danger: Journalists Face Increasing Perils in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Recent conflicts between Israel and Gaza have once again put journalist safety in the spotlight, raising concerns about the risks faced by media professionals in war zones. As the violence escalated, reports of injuries and fatalities among journalists came to the forefront, highlighting the dangerous conditions under which they operate. Local journalist associations, human rights organizations, and international media watchdogs have condemned the violence that has ensnared these reporters and …

Slovakia’s Safety Threat: Journalists in Danger After PM Assassination Attempt

Bratislava, Slovakia – The safety of journalists in Slovakia is now a growing concern following an assassination attempt on the country’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico. The attack, which occurred as Fico was greeting the public after a government meeting, has sparked fears amidst the media for their safety. Some politicians have pointed fingers at local independent media, alleging that critical coverage of Fico may have incited the attack. Since coming into power in October, tensions …