Los Angeles, California – Student journalists at UCLA recently faced a harrowing experience when they were attacked by pro-Israel counterprotesters during a campus demonstration. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, left four UCLA Daily Bruin journalists injured and shaken. The news editor, Catherine Hamilton, described how the counterprotesters surrounded the … Read more
Paris, France – Environmental journalists are facing increasing threats and violence worldwide, with more than 70% of reporters being attacked for their work since 2009, according to a report by Unesco. The research, conducted over a span of 15 years, revealed that at least 749 environmental journalists have experienced violence and intimidation, with 44 of … Read more
Abuja, Nigeria – A civil rights advocacy group in Nigeria is urging President Bola Tinubu to remove the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, for alleged human rights violations during his tenure. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the reported violent attack, arbitrary arrest, and illegal detention of journalist Kasarachi … Read more
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Wael Dahdouh’s resilience is undeniable. Despite enduring personal tragedy, the Al Jazeera reporter has continued to focus on the suffering of others in the midst of Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza. In October, Dahdouh’s wife, seven-year-old daughter, 15-year-old son, and one-year-old grandson were killed in an attack. Still, he continued … Read more