IFJ- International Federation of Journalists
@ifjglobal.bsky.social
The IFJ is the global voice of journalists and represents 600,000 journalists (in 190 affiliates) in 146 countries.
IFJ General Secretary: @abellanger.bsky.social
IFJ General Secretary: @abellanger.bsky.social
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#Mali: Journalist Youssouf Sissoko was arrested following the publication of an article in which he challenged allegations made by Niger’s president. We condemn the latest act of intimidation by Mali’s military junta and demand his immediate release.
Mali: Journalist arrested for criticising foreign president / IFJ
Youssouf Sissoko, the editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper L’Alternance, was arrested by the police at his home in Bamako on 5 February, following the publication of an article in which he challeng...
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February 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
#Mali: Journalist Youssouf Sissoko was arrested following the publication of an article in which he challenged allegations made by Niger’s president. We condemn the latest act of intimidation by Mali’s military junta and demand his immediate release.
#Nigeria: Radio Nigeria sports correspondent Sodiq Adebara was attacked by a mob after being mistaken for the match official. We condemn attacks on media workers, even when based on “misunderstandings,” as they undermine press freedom.
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NPFL: Sports Journalist Escapes Mob Attack In Kwara - Trending News
Tension erupted in Ilorin on Sunday as some young supporters reportedly mobbed a journalist shortly after the Matchday 26 encounte
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February 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
#Nigeria: Radio Nigeria sports correspondent Sodiq Adebara was attacked by a mob after being mistaken for the match official. We condemn attacks on media workers, even when based on “misunderstandings,” as they undermine press freedom.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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IFJ in the news / IFJ
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of ...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The #IFJIntheNews is out! 🚀
Thanks for your trust and for following our work!
#UnionStrong #StrongerTogether
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#Pakistan🇵🇰: Digital journalist and YouTube host Sohrab Barkat has remained in pre-trial detention for over two and a half months following his arrest in late 2025.
Pakistan: Digital journalist Sohrab Barkat detained for over two months / IFJ
Pakistani digital journalist and YouTube host Sohrab Barkat has remained in pre-trial detention for over two and a half months following his arrest in late 2025. The International Federation of Journa...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM
#Pakistan🇵🇰: Digital journalist and YouTube host Sohrab Barkat has remained in pre-trial detention for over two and a half months following his arrest in late 2025.
#Syria: Journalists union held a consultative meeting in Damascus to discuss urgent measures to reform and support the media sector, including decriminalising press offences, facilitating regulation and ensuring the sector’s sustainability. More information ⤵️
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Syria: Journalists union seeks to advance media sector reform / IFJ
The Syrian Journalists Union (SJU), an affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), held a consultative meeting on 10 February in Damascus to discuss urgent measures to reform and s...
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February 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM
#Syria: Journalists union held a consultative meeting in Damascus to discuss urgent measures to reform and support the media sector, including decriminalising press offences, facilitating regulation and ensuring the sector’s sustainability. More information ⤵️
@abellanger.bsky.social
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#WorldRadioDay Happy World Radio Day!
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
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To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
February 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM
#WorldRadioDay Happy World Radio Day!
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
#USA: Freelance journalist Mike Newman was assaulted by an Ohio State University assistant professor for asking a question to the former university president. Perez is on leave pending a police investigation. We condemn this assault and call for full accountability.
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Ohio State professor placed on leave over alleged assault on cameraman
An incident captured on video shows the heated confrontation when two local independent journalists tried to question the university’s former president.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
#USA: Freelance journalist Mike Newman was assaulted by an Ohio State University assistant professor for asking a question to the former university president. Perez is on leave pending a police investigation. We condemn this assault and call for full accountability.
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#Ukraine: A Russian aerial bomb struck a residential building in Kramatorsk, injuring Ukrainian journalist Igor Levinok of Inter TV, while he was reporting from the eastern Donetsk region. We strongly condemn this attack against journalists doing their jobs.
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Inter TV journalists come under Russian shelling in Kramatorsk
Journalists from the Inter television channel came under a Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. — Ukrinform.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
#Ukraine: A Russian aerial bomb struck a residential building in Kramatorsk, injuring Ukrainian journalist Igor Levinok of Inter TV, while he was reporting from the eastern Donetsk region. We strongly condemn this attack against journalists doing their jobs.
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#Bangladesh: Journalist unions unified today with a joint call to Bangladesh’s incoming political leaders to respect and restore #pressfreedom in the country following its much-anticipated national election tomorrow. Find out more ⤵️
Bangladesh: Press freedom critical for resurrection of Bangladesh’s democracy / IFJ
Journalist unions unified today with a joint call to Bangladesh’s incoming political leaders to respect and restore press freedom in the country following its much-anticipated national election tomorr...
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February 11, 2026 at 12:52 PM
#Bangladesh: Journalist unions unified today with a joint call to Bangladesh’s incoming political leaders to respect and restore #pressfreedom in the country following its much-anticipated national election tomorrow. Find out more ⤵️
#Argentina: Rechazamos la derogación del Estatuto del Periodista, incluida en la reforma laboral que se debate hoy, y alertamos sobre un proceso más amplio de precarización del trabajo y debilitamiento de la acción sindical ✊🏿
#NOaLaReformaLaboral
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#NOaLaReformaLaboral
#DefendamosElEstatutoDelPeriodista
Argentina: la FIP rechaza la derogación del Estatuto del Periodista incluida en la reforma laboral y advierte sobre un grave retroceso en derechos / IFJ
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) expresa su profunda preocupación ante la intención de derogar el Estatuto del Periodista Profesional en el marco de la reforma laboral que se debate en...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM
#Argentina: Rechazamos la derogación del Estatuto del Periodista, incluida en la reforma laboral que se debate hoy, y alertamos sobre un proceso más amplio de precarización del trabajo y debilitamiento de la acción sindical ✊🏿
#NOaLaReformaLaboral
#DefendamosElEstatutoDelPeriodista
#NOaLaReformaLaboral
#DefendamosElEstatutoDelPeriodista
#HongKong: Media magnate Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong’s High Court.
📢 "This sentence is a huge setback for journalists everywhere and a glaring warning that dissent will be crushed. We demand his immediate release," @abellanger.bsky.social. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social
📢 "This sentence is a huge setback for journalists everywhere and a glaring warning that dissent will be crushed. We demand his immediate release," @abellanger.bsky.social. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison / IFJ
Media magnate and Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong’s High Court on February 9, following his conviction in the city’s most prominent national security cas...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
#HongKong: Media magnate Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong’s High Court.
📢 "This sentence is a huge setback for journalists everywhere and a glaring warning that dissent will be crushed. We demand his immediate release," @abellanger.bsky.social. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social
📢 "This sentence is a huge setback for journalists everywhere and a glaring warning that dissent will be crushed. We demand his immediate release," @abellanger.bsky.social. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social
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"The NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social in calling for Lai’s immediate release and for all charges against him to be dropped." #pressfreedom
Hong Kong: NUJ condemns sentencing of Jimmy Lai
The NUJ has condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed to Hong Kong media magnate, Jimmy Lai, following a “politically motivated” conviction to silence free speech.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"The NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social in calling for Lai’s immediate release and for all charges against him to be dropped." #pressfreedom
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Russian Federation: Bill to Allow FSB to Shut Down Internet and Communications
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/hP4B1
Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social & JFJ
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/hP4B1
Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social & JFJ
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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February 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Russian Federation: Bill to Allow FSB to Shut Down Internet and Communications
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/hP4B1
Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social & JFJ
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/hP4B1
Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social & JFJ
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Yesterday’s rally at The Post drew a huge crowd to fight for journalism and to #SaveThePost.
These layoffs are shameful, and we are all worse off because of them. Still, we will continue to fight for journalism and for a free press.
These layoffs are shameful, and we are all worse off because of them. Still, we will continue to fight for journalism and for a free press.
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Yesterday’s rally at The Post drew a huge crowd to fight for journalism and to #SaveThePost.
These layoffs are shameful, and we are all worse off because of them. Still, we will continue to fight for journalism and for a free press.
These layoffs are shameful, and we are all worse off because of them. Still, we will continue to fight for journalism and for a free press.
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Liberté de la presse. Excellent survol d'une situation de crise globale, par @Pamela Morinière, de la Fédération internationale des journalistes; Sur La Première @rtbf.be. Merci de m'avoir invité @ifjglobal.bsky.social
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Tendances Première: Les Tendanceurs - Trump contre la presse : un avertissement pour l’Europe, avec Pamela Morinière
Entre arrestations, pressions économiques et délégitimation des journalistes, l’administration Trump continue de bousculer les règles du jeu médiatique. Une stratégie qui rappelle certaines dérives d
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February 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Liberté de la presse. Excellent survol d'une situation de crise globale, par @Pamela Morinière, de la Fédération internationale des journalistes; Sur La Première @rtbf.be. Merci de m'avoir invité @ifjglobal.bsky.social
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#Prix 🏆Plus que quelques semaines pour candidater au prix FIJ/ UPF Shireen Abu Akleh et remporter la dotation de 5000 euros qui récompense le courage, l’intégrité et l’engagement d'une #femme #journaliste
Date limite: 1er mars 2026
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Date limite: 1er mars 2026
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Lancement du Prix Shireen Abu Akleh : la FIJ et l’UPF honorent le courage et l’engagement des femmes journalistes dans le monde / FIJ
La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) et l’Union de la presse francophone (UPF) réaffirment leur engagement en faveur de la liberté de la presse et de la sécurité des femmes journalistes...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM
#Prix 🏆Plus que quelques semaines pour candidater au prix FIJ/ UPF Shireen Abu Akleh et remporter la dotation de 5000 euros qui récompense le courage, l’intégrité et l’engagement d'une #femme #journaliste
Date limite: 1er mars 2026
Partagez autour de vous!
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Date limite: 1er mars 2026
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#SriLanka: the authorities have intensified a crackdown on media freedom through the unlawful summoning of investigative journalist Tharindu Jayawardena and a police request to revoke the broadcasting license of the Hiru Media Network. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social
Sri Lanka: Police target media amid freedom of expression crackdown / IFJ
Sri Lankan authorities have intensified a crackdown on media freedom through the unlawful summoning of investigative journalist Tharindu Jayawardena and a police request to revoke the broadcasting lic...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM
#SriLanka: the authorities have intensified a crackdown on media freedom through the unlawful summoning of investigative journalist Tharindu Jayawardena and a police request to revoke the broadcasting license of the Hiru Media Network. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social
#Montenegro: Together with @europeanjournalists.org and our affiliate, the Trade Union of Media in Montenegro, we have sent a letter to the country's authorities raising concerns about labour and trade union rights at the public service broadcaster RTCG. Read more ⤵️
Montenegro: IFJ and EFJ raise concerns about labour and trade union rights at public service broadcaster RTCG / IFJ
The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ), and their Montenegrin affiliate, the Trade Union of Media in Montenegro (TUMM), have expressed serious and growing concern about the...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:37 AM
#Montenegro: Together with @europeanjournalists.org and our affiliate, the Trade Union of Media in Montenegro, we have sent a letter to the country's authorities raising concerns about labour and trade union rights at the public service broadcaster RTCG. Read more ⤵️
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Russia: Exiled TV Rain Journalist Valeria Kichigina Charged with Disseminating ‘False Information’ on Russian Armed Forces’
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/rOXkC
Alert submitted by JFJ @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/rOXkC
Alert submitted by JFJ @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Russia: Exiled TV Rain Journalist Valeria Kichigina Charged with Disseminating ‘False Information’ on Russian Armed Forces’
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/rOXkC
Alert submitted by JFJ @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/rOXkC
Alert submitted by JFJ @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Spain: Death Threats and Harassment against Journalist @sarahsantaolalla.bsky.social
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/FAsyP
Alert submitted by the @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @europeanjournalists.org & @ifjglobal.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/FAsyP
Alert submitted by the @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @europeanjournalists.org & @ifjglobal.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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February 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Spain: Death Threats and Harassment against Journalist @sarahsantaolalla.bsky.social
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/FAsyP
Alert submitted by the @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @europeanjournalists.org & @ifjglobal.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/FAsyP
Alert submitted by the @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @europeanjournalists.org & @ifjglobal.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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🎙️ There’s never been a more urgent moment for workers to organise. Democracy shouldn’t stop at the workplace door. When workers stand together, we win fair pay, safer jobs, and real voice at work. Every #union starts with one conversation ✊
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February 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
🎙️ There’s never been a more urgent moment for workers to organise. Democracy shouldn’t stop at the workplace door. When workers stand together, we win fair pay, safer jobs, and real voice at work. Every #union starts with one conversation ✊
Don't miss this @ituc.bsky.social podcast ⤵️
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The #IFJIntheNews is out! 🚀
Thanks for your trust and for following our work!
#UnionStrong #StrongerTogether
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Thanks for your trust and for following our work!
#UnionStrong #StrongerTogether
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IFJ in the news / IFJ
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of ...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The #IFJIntheNews is out! 🚀
Thanks for your trust and for following our work!
#UnionStrong #StrongerTogether
www.ifj.org/media-centre...
Thanks for your trust and for following our work!
#UnionStrong #StrongerTogether
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#Australia: Australia’s media union says the government is attempting to stifle public debate and reduce press freedom with the passage of new legislation aimed at combatting antisemitism, hate speech and extremism. We oppose the passage of any bill that prohibits vital press freedoms.
Australia: Media union expresses concern for new anti-hate bill / IFJ
Australia’s media union says the government is attempting to stifle public debate and reduce press freedom with the passage of new legislation on January 20 aimed at combatting antisemitism, hate spee...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
#Australia: Australia’s media union says the government is attempting to stifle public debate and reduce press freedom with the passage of new legislation aimed at combatting antisemitism, hate speech and extremism. We oppose the passage of any bill that prohibits vital press freedoms.
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When billionaires own the news, truth takes a back seat to profit and power. That’s dangerous for all of us.
Sign the letter, #SaveThePost: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
Sign the letter, #SaveThePost: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
February 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
When billionaires own the news, truth takes a back seat to profit and power. That’s dangerous for all of us.
Sign the letter, #SaveThePost: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
Sign the letter, #SaveThePost: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...