Two Iranian journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were jailed for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, have been cleared of charges of collaborating with the United States and had their sentences reduced. Their reporting on Amini’s death played a significant role in sparking nationwide protests in Iran.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that journalists cannot be criminally charged simply for writing articles critical of the government. The court specifically prevented the arrest of journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who was facing an FIR in Uttar Pradesh for reporting on the state’s ‘caste dynamics’.
The International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT) has introduced a new award recognizing the best tourism video, as chosen by a global panel of travel journalists. This prestigious accolade, the CIFFT Tourism Press Award, will be presented at the World Tourism Film Awards in Valencia, Spain, in November 2024.
This article critiques the media’s coverage of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, arguing that the press pool’s focus on feel-good stories and avoidance of substantive questions constitutes a new form of journalism prioritizing emotional connection over substance and policy. The author suggests this approach is designed to benefit Democrats and potentially reflects a broader shift towards a less rigorous and more ‘feel-good’ news media.
Sarah Rahanuma, a journalist for Gazi TV, was found dead in a lake in Dhaka, Bangladesh, raising concerns about the safety of journalists and freedom of expression in the country. The incident follows a series of cryptic social media posts by Rahanuma and a recent crackdown on the media by the government.
Ana Guaita Barreto, a journalist working for the anti-Chavista news site La Patilla, has been arrested by Venezuelan secret services. This arrest adds to a growing list of journalists detained following the disputed presidential election, raising concerns about press freedom and the suppression of dissent.
Russia has summoned a US diplomat and threatened legal action against American journalists who reported from the Kursk region, which is partially controlled by Ukrainian forces. Moscow views this as a violation of its border and alleges US involvement in the conflict.
Two Iranian journalists, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, have had their jail sentences reduced after appeals courts acquitted them of charges of collaborating with the United States. The women, who were initially sentenced for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, will continue to serve their sentences for other charges, but their lawyers hope they will be freed under an amnesty.
British-American journalist Charles Glass was deported from Pakistan after authorities cancelled his visa. Glass had been trying to secure an interview with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated. Sources suggest the visa cancellation was due to his attempt to meet Khan.
A journalist in Turin was brutally assaulted by suspected neo-fascists, sparking widespread condemnation from Italian politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The attack comes amid growing concerns about violence and intolerance in the country, highlighted by another incident involving the assault of two gay men in Rome.
