New Delhi, India – The Bangladesh Journalists in International Media (BJIM) strongly denounced the recent brutal attack on journalist Sabbir Ahmed and urged for enhanced safety measures for journalists in Bangladesh. Sabbir, a correspondent for Shomoyer Alo, was violently assaulted by a group allegedly linked to the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), a student organization associated … Read more
Dakar, Senegal – Senegalese President Macky Sall has strongly denounced the recent violent attack against a journalist in the country. The journalist, known for his critical reporting on government actions, was viciously assaulted by unidentified assailants. This incident has raised concerns about press freedom and safety for journalists in Senegal, a country known for its … Read more
Dakar, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal strongly condemned a vicious attack on Maimouna Ndour Faye, a prominent female journalist and director of 7TV, a private television channel, in a statement released on Friday. Faye, known for her political show on 7TV, was brutally stabbed multiple times near her home by an unknown assailant. … Read more
Dakar, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal strongly denounced a recent violent attack on a journalist, expressing deep concern over the safety and freedom of the press in the country. The incident occurred on January 31, 2024, when journalist Victor Atta was brutally assaulted while working on a story. Atta, known for his investigative … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal has strongly denounced a violent attack on a journalist that occurred recently in the capital city of Dakar. The journalist, known for his extensive coverage of government corruption, was brutally assaulted by unknown assailants. The assault on the journalist has sparked outrage across Senegal, with many calling … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal – Senegal’s President Macky Sall strongly denounced a violent knife attack targeting a prominent female journalist and director of a private television station. Maimouna Ndour Faye, known for her political program on 7TV, was assaulted and stabbed multiple times near her home early Friday by an unidentified perpetrator, as reported by the channel. … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal issued a strong condemnation of a violent knife attack targeting a prominent female journalist and director of a private television station. Maimouna Ndour Faye, known for her political program on the 7TV television channel, was assaulted and stabbed multiple times near her residence in the early hours … Read more
Bhubaneswar, India – A journalist in Bhubaneswar, India, was brutally attacked by four unidentified individuals while riding his motorcycle, as reported by sources familiar with the incident. The attackers swung a sword at the journalist, injuring him on his forehead and left arm before fleeing the scene. The Committee to Protect Journalists stated that during … Read more
Moscow, Russia – Two prominent activists, investigative journalist Elena Milashina and human rights lawyer Alexander Nemov, were brutally attacked by unidentified armed individuals in Chechnya. The attack occurred as they were traveling from the airport to Grozny, Chechnya. Milashina, known for her reporting on corruption and human rights violations in the North Caucasus and Chechnya, … Read more
New Delhi, India – Prominent journalist organizations have united in condemnation of the recent brutal attack on senior journalist Mr. Nikhil Wagle by members of a political party in Pune on February 9. This attack is just one example of a troubling trend of violence against journalists in India, reflecting a growing intolerance towards the … Read more