Middle East Journalism & Media

 Published last month:  Human Rights Watch raises concerns over increased risks for journalists amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and attacks on civilian infrastructures.

 Published last month:  Iran's government is launching a media and tourism strategy to enhance its global image and encourage foreign investment after regional conflicts.

 Published last month:  International press freedom organizations condemn Israel's ban on foreign journalists in Gaza, asserting it undermines independent reporting.

 Published last month:  In 2025, 67 journalists were killed globally, with Gaza accounting for nearly half, marking a year of unprecedented danger for media professionals.

 Published last month:  Ahead of International Human Rights Day, press freedom advocates urge Middle Eastern governments to release detained journalists and uphold media rights.

 Published last month:  The PJS reports 57 violations against Palestinian journalists in November, highlighting a grave trend impacting press freedom in the region.

 Published last month:  The UN convened an International Seminar addressing journalist safety and operational challenges in conflict zones like the Middle East.

 Published last month:  Sonia Dahmani, detained for 18 months in Tunisia, is released amid ongoing trials and press freedom concerns raised by the European Parliament.

 Published last month:  A Turkish court acquitted four journalists charged during Istanbul protests, citing lack of evidence for unlawful demonstration participation.

 Published last month:  Gaza journalist Motasem Dalloul faces online accusations due to misinterpreted location tags, highlighting challenges in conflict reporting.

 Published last month:  New account location labels on X are changing how Middle Eastern media verifies digital content, impacting perceptions of authenticity.

 Published last month:  A Houthi court in Sanaa has sentenced 17 people to death for alleged espionage, raising risks for media and humanitarian workers in Yemen.

 Published 2 months ago:  Human rights groups urge the U.S. to leverage Saudi Crown Prince's visit for reforms on press freedom and the release of jailed journalists.

 Published 2 months ago:  A Palestinian journalist was wounded by live ammunition during an Israeli operation in Tulkarem, spotlighting dangers faced by media in conflict zones.

 Published 2 months ago:  Sami Hamdi returned to the UK after over two weeks in U.S. detention for criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza during his speaking tour.

 Published 2 months ago:  A report reveals 44 Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza while seeking shelter, threatening press freedom and local news documentation.

 Published 2 months ago:  UK journalist Sami Hamdi has been released from US immigration detention after his visa was revoked, raising concerns over press freedom.

 Published 2 months ago:  Libya's culture of impunity for crimes against journalists persists, with rights groups demanding accountability and justice for media professionals.

 Published 2 months ago:  Iran has intensified its digital censorship, blocking news sites and social media, raising concerns among journalist groups and rights monitors.

 Published 2 months ago:  Six journalists in Turkey face legal action over their coverage of detained opposition mayor Ekrem ?mamo?lu, raising concerns over press freedom.

 Published 2 months ago:  The alarming death toll of over 285 journalists in Gaza since late 2023 raises serious concerns over accountability and the safety of media workers.

 Published 2 months ago:  Arab states are tightening digital content laws, raising concerns about press freedom and the independence of media professionals across the region.