Iran: New bill would criminalise interaction with ‘hostile’ foreign media
On 16 August, Iran’s parliament approved the general framework of a new bill that would criminalise interaction with…
Lebanon: New media law is a step forward, but further reforms are needed
On 11 August, the Lebanese Parliament adopted a long-awaited new media law, marking an important milestone in strengthening…
Lebanon: New media law is a step forward, but further reforms are needed
On 11 August, the Lebanese Parliament adopted a long-awaited new media law, marking an important milestone in strengthening…
Lebanon: New media law is a step forward, but further reforms are needed
On 11 August, the Lebanese Parliament adopted a long-awaited new media law, marking an important milestone in strengthening…
Human Rights Council: IFJ raises alarm over the killing of Palestinian and Lebanese journalists by I…
On the sidelines of the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, the…
Lebanon: Journalist injured in Israeli drone attack while reporting in southern Lebanon
On 15 June, Lebanese journalist Hadi Hoteit was injured when he was directly hit by an Israeli drone…
Lebanon: The safety of journalists in Lebanon must be guaranteed
In recent weeks, a number of journalists working in Tyre, southern Lebanon, have reported receiving threats and evacuation…
Syria: German and Turkish journalists missing in Raqqa since late January
German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann and Turkish journalist Ahmed Polad were arrested in Raqqa, in north-eastern Syria, by…
Lebanon: IFJ condemns Israeli strikes on media facilities
On 2 March, Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon targeted the offices of Al-Manar TV and Al-Nour Radio in Beirut,…
Lebanon: IFJ condemns Israeli strikes on media facilities
On 2 March, Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon targeted the offices of Al-Manar TV and Al-Nour Radio in Beirut,…
Lebanon: IFJ releases safety advisory for journalists
In light of the massive military escalation in Lebanon on 2 March 2026, journalists are facing extreme risks from…
Lebanon: IFJ releases safety advisory for journalists
In light of the massive military escalation in Lebanon on 2 March 2026, journalists are facing extreme risks from…