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September 15-21, 2024
Another Palestinian jounralist killed in Gaza; Caitlin Vogus talks about the importance of the PRESS Act; Israeli army raids Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah, issues 45-day closure order
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September 8-14, 2024
Palestinian journalist describes conditions for reporters in Gaza; Israel revokes press credentials of Al Jazeera journalists; German journalists demand protection for journalists in Gaza; UN experts urge Israel to stop attacks against journalists in West Bank
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Julian is free! Celebration events
To commemorate Julian’s freedom and the activist community around the world that worked tirelessly for many years to help secure his release, Assange Defense is hosting events to celebrate and reflect on this important victory in the biggest press freedom case of our lifetime.
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September 1-7, 2024
Israeli army injures journalists in the West Bank, IFJ/NUJ condemn UK’s use of anti-terror legislation, and reporters arrested covering DNC protests speak out
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August 25-31, 2024
Israel continues targeting journalists, reporters arrested at the DNC, a crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech in the UK, and 60 organizations urge EU action against Israel’s attacks on press freedom
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News roundup: 100+ journalists call for US arms embargo on Israel
A roundup of news coverage of the letter we sent to US State Sec. Antony Blinken, urging an immediate US arms embargo on Israel, in solidarity with journalists under attack in Palestine. Plus, a new op-ed from our executive director
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Journalists’ letter to Blinken: Impose arms embargo on Israel
The following letter has been sent to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken by a coalition of journalists and press freedom advocates in solidarity with their colleagues facing targeted killings in Palestine.
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Over 100 journalists to Blinken: Stop arming Israel
The Courage Foundation has partnered with Defending Rights & Dissent and RootsAction to organize a coalition of journalists and press freedom advocates in solidarity with Palestinian journalists under assault in Gaza.
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A global movement freed Assange
We carried out just about every action we could think of as we tried to spread the word and communicate the importance of this case. We rallied in the streets, hosted panel discussions, called our representatives, wrote op-eds, shared blog posts, produced videos, created artworks — if there’s a method to communicate, you can bet…
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Julian’s freedom: reactions around the world
Julian has reached a plea deal for time served and has been released from Belmarsh Prison on June 24, 2024, after 1901 days unjustly detained (and a dozen years persecuted) for his journalism. He flew to Bangkok and then to Saipan Island, a U.S. overseas territory, where a hearing to formalize the plea deal took place, finally landing in…