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IFJ condemns Israel for using national security excuse to censor critical media

IFJ condemns Israel for using national security excuse to censor critical media

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticized the Israeli government for employing "national security as an excuse" to censor critical media and dissenting narratives

29 November,2023 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Russia extends detention of Wall Street journalist

Russia extends detention of Wall Street journalist

The hearing took place on Tuesday behind closed doors because authorities say details of the criminal case against the American journalist are classified

29 November,2023 06:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

A Russian court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for a third time since he was taken into custody in March over espionage charges

28 November,2023 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai: Towering figure of Indian freedom struggle

Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai: Towering figure of Indian freedom struggle

Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai: A key figure in India's independence movement, profoundly impacted literature, journalism, and politics.

16 November,2023 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Undermines media pluralism': IFJ condemns Israel's closure of satellite channel

'Undermines media pluralism': IFJ condemns Israel's closure of satellite channel

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticized the Israeli government's decision to block access to the Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen TV in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, citing "security reasons."

15 November,2023 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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