Topic: Journalism
“Press freedom violated”: Journalists, civil society members decry after Maktoob’s X withheld in India
Following the withholding of Maktoob Media’s X handle in India, journalists across the country strongly condemned the act, calling it a clear violation of...
Palestine the world’s most dangerous place for journalists, say rights groups
Palestine has become the world’s most dangerous state for journalists amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, with dozens of reporters killed specifically due to their work, say media freedom and rights watchdogs.
Remembering Humra Qureshi: Fearless chronicler of Kashmir’s pain, resilience
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Humra Qureshi, an indomitable author and journalist who dedicated her life to giving a voice to...
“Maybe if we were Ukrainians, or of any other citizenship with blonde hair, blue eyes, world would rage, rant for us”: Palestinian journalists
At a press conference in Gaza organised by Palestinian journalists on Thursday, they stated that they have been let down by international media.
Interview: “In my 34-year career as journalist, I have never felt as anxious as I do today,” says Samar Halarnkar
In an interview with Maktoob’s Gafira Qadir, Samar Halarnkar, an editor, journalist with over three decades of experience, and founder of the independent media house Article-14, talks about how free the press is in India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in charge.
Kashmir journalist Asif Sultan rearrested hours after release from five-year imprisonment
After spending five years in jail as an undertrial prisoner under draconian charges, Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan was released only to be rearrested on Thursday evening under the draconian UAPA, in connection with a prior case of alleged unlawful activities filed by Srinagar district police.
