At the end of a year in which the number of journalists killed in connection with their work rose again, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has compiled and analysed the figures for journalists killed during the past 20 years – two especially deadly decades for those in the service of the right to inform. What with […]
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By Chris Vallance Technology reporter A watchdog is to investigate Twitter after a hacker claimed to have private details linked to more than 400 million accounts. The hacker, “Ryushi”, is demanding $200,000 (£166,000) to hand over the data – reported to include that of some celebrities – and delete it. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC)
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Stockholm, December 28, 2022 – In response to news reports that Tajikistan authorities recently sentenced journalist Abdusattor Pirmuhammadzoda to seven years in prison, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued a statement on Wednesday condemning the ruling: “The trial of Abdusattor Pirmuhammadzoda, like the trials of five other journalists recently sentenced to lengthy prison terms on anti-state charges in
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One year after the forced shutdown of Hong Kong independent media Stand News, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the government to drop all charges against two of the outlet’s former editors-in-chief, who face up to two years in prison for alleged “seditious publications.” Since the enactment of the National Security Law, reporting in Hong Kong
With the new year quickly approaching, the time of goal setting and vision boarding will soon be in full swing. If you are still struggling to figure out what new career goal you want to pursue, don’t worry – our list of fellowships, competitions and grants all with deadlines next month has you covered! Ethical
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By Catriona Aitken BBC News Welsh speakers are turning to TikTok to promote the language and teach it to others. The social media platform is helping to connect lovers of the language with new learners. “I think the one thing with TikTok that’s different is the videos are short and sweet. You’re able to engage
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The 23rd Edition of the Journalism Awards for Excellence 2021, jointly organized by The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL) and the Sri Lanka Press Institute was held on Tuesday, 13 December, 2022 in the Empire Ballroom of the Mt. Lavinia Hotel. The Chief Guest of the event was Sunday Island Editor Mr. Manik de
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By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter’s chief executive officer when he finds someone “foolish enough to take the job”. The billionaire had promised to abide by the result of a Twitter poll which saw 57.5% of users vote “yes” to him quitting the role. He says
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The ability to create and distribute reporting visually offers journalists and newsrooms dynamic ways to engage their audiences. It’s a growing necessity given the visual economy of today’s world. “We’re all competing and communicating in a space where everything has a visual component,” said Jonathan Harley, the head of global strategic partnerships at Canva during a
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New York, December 22, 2022 — Haitian authorities must immediately investigate the killing of radio journalist Francklin Tamar, determine if he was targeted because of his reporting, and bring those responsible to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. Two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle shot Tamar multiple times on Rue Monseigneur Guilloux street
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