Controversies – Page 2 – Journalist Wire

Iran’s war on journalism as journalist Mehdi Beik arrested for reporting on protests

Journalist Mehdi Beik is the latest victim of Iran’s war on journalism as he’s arrested for reporting on protests.

Journalist Olivier Makambu was arrested and detained over alleged defamation of parliament member.

Prominent Ghanaian academic reminds journalists to practice responsible journalism.

Kurdish journalist Ayub Ali Warty was detained in Erbil police station over defamation lawsuit.

Russian state’s treatment of Maria Ponomarenko condemned as human rights violation.

Australian journalist Cheng Lei, detained in China for over 19 months, will face court in Beijing on state secrets charges.

Investigative journalist exposing corruption was arrested on trumped up charges.

Human right organizations demand INTERPOL to clarify arrest warrant against journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown amidst 1MDB scandal.

New Zealand media is under fire over alleged corruption and accepting bribes from the government.

Journalist Muhammad Asrul faces prison for exposing alleged corruption in Indonesia.

Bangladesh authorities accused of silencing critics with arrest of journalist Rozina Islam.

Journalist Bilal Farooqi arrested on cybercrime charges of defaming the Pakistani army and spreading religious hatred.

Kurdish journalist Bahroz Jaafer was arrested after Iraqi President Barham Salih filed a defamation lawsuit against him.

Nigerian journalist Kufre Carter’s arrest sparks outcry and calls for fair press treatment.

Chadian journalist Ali Hamata jailed for defamation.