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In the tumultuous aftermath of an Israeli monitoring organization's damning accusations against international media,implicating them in collaboration with the Hamas movement's attack on settlements within the so-called 'Gaza envelope' on October 7, the journalistic landscape finds itself at the epicenter of a heated controversy.
In the midst of the darkest hour, the words of Edmund Burke ring true: 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.'
Expressing deep concern, Women Journalists Without Chains highlights the arrest of journalist and writer Abdulrahman Sahl Yusuf by the authorities in Somaliland at Hargeisa International Airport.
On Friday, October 13, journalist Issam Abdullah, a Reuters photographer, tragically lost his life while six colleagues from prominent news agencies, including Reuters and Al Jazeera, sustained injuries, as Israel carried out a bombing in the town of " Aalma ech Chaab" situated on the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Women Journalists Without Chains strongly condemns the killing of Issam Abdullah and the injuries sustained by his fellow journalists, emphasizing that this incident underscores Israel's ongoing pattern of committing war crimes against media personnel and stressing that such crimes against journalists should not be subject to any statute of limitations.
Issam Abdullah's untimely death marks the ninth journalist who has lost their life while fearlessly reporting crucial facts and events to the world, following the tragic deaths of eight male and female journalists from the Gaza Strip. This distressing trend coincides with an alarming increase in reports of violations and threats faced by journalists, both men and women, from Israeli forces.
In perilous circumstances that pose a threat to their lives, Women Journalists Without Chains stands in support of both male and female journalists, recognizing the indispensable nature of their work, upon which the world relies, in providing an authentic narrative of events.
Women Journalists Without Chains passionately calls on the international community to end Israel's violations against journalists, emphasizing the need for accountability and standing firmly in solidarity with these courageous individuals who navigate perilous circumstances, urging them to prioritize safety by wearing protective gear that signifies their vital role.
issued by:
Women Journalists Without Chains
October 14, 2023
Women Journalists Without Chains urgently calls for immediate action to ensure the safety and protection of male and female journalists and press crews reporting on the ongoing events in Palestine since October 7th
It has been half a decade since the abhorrent assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and the individuals responsible for this heinous crime have yet to face justice.
Despite the United Arab Emirates' claims of progress and modernity, a recent report exposes authoritarian practices reminiscent of medieval times towards journalists, shedding light on the extensive control exerted by the security apparatus and government, imposing severe restrictions that impede press freedom.
The possible sale of the "Telegraph" media group, publisher of the British newspaper "The Daily Telegraph," to investors from the United Arab Emirates, one of the worst countries in terms of press freedom, raises deep concern for the "Women Journalists Without Chains" organization.
Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) expresses deep concern as Iran intensifies violations against journalists ahead of Mahsa Amini's tragic death anniversary. Independent media faces severe repression, with arrests, torture, and restrictions on their work.
In an apparent attempt to stifle his voice, Egyptian authorities have taken into custody the father of Ahmed Gamal Ziada, a journalist residing in Belgium. On August 22, security forces arrested Ziada's father in Giza's Nahya al-Balad locality.
Women Journalists Without Chains strongly condemns the brutal assault on journalist Mujali Al-Samadi and calls on the international community, led by the United Nations and the International Federation of Journalists, to denounce the attack, support Al-Samadi, and demand an end to the targeting of journalists and the violation of press freedoms in Yemen.
Jordan's press faces suppression and legal proceedings, with journalists like Ahmed Al-Zoubi, Heba Abu Taha, and Khaled Al-Majali being targeted.
