8/ The fog of war, especially in this conflict, requires reporters and news outlets willing to take risks to bring readers the truth about what's really happening, without fear or favor.

It’s Monday, April 7, 2024.

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023.

One year and 10 days ago

JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME!

FREE EVAN NOW!

#IStandWithEvan

Israel's killing of foreign aid workers with World Central Kitchen drew headlines, quite rightly. But the vast share of the aid workers, journalists and health workers killed in Gaza are local Palestinian heroes who take risks to help others and mostly die anonymously. RIP, Mohammed Abed.

The education system has collapsed, with 100% of children out of school. worldbank.org/en/news/press-…

A profile of the chef of our times:
–Had a team in Donetsk on Day 1 of Putin's invasion
–Rounded up 500 restaurants; missile hit one, kept cooking
–Insisted on fresh veggies in the borscht
Then there's Gaza. Oh, Haiti too.
(me/Stephen Kalin/Kristina L. Peterson) wsj.com/world/middle-e…

These photos are for those who believe Russia is not striking aid operations.

Russia just killed three rescue workers in a double-tap attack, a tactic it uses every single day.

Only 24 ever signed onto a call for an investigation into the death of U.S. citizen and reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.

This interview is actually Chotiner’s masterpiece — an essential document of this moment.

In March 2022, Joe Biden visited Warsaw and praised this charity's aid workers for their efforts to care for the displaced people of Ukraine. He said they were 'feeding those who are yearning to be free.'

A secret deal to share US intelligence with Israel requires the latter to ensure the info isn’t used to cause unacceptable civilian casualties.

But Israel is responsible for certifying its own compliance, and in some cases does so orally, officials said. wsj.com/politics/natio…

'There is little to evoke Ramadan cheer. Many mosques have been flattened by airstrikes. Orphans wander the streets. People avoid gatherings lest they attract the attention of the Israeli military... Over one million people are estimated to be starving.' wsj.com/world/middle-e…

A year ago today, Evan was thrown into a Russian jail.

Putin had taken our colleague hostage, but as a newsroom we made a determination: to investigate the opaque structures and individuals responsible, who now hold his fate in their hands.

This is some of what we found:

Surreal when your daughter tells you your family is the first thing that pops as a top Apple News story on her phone this morning. Thanks you @wsj again for shedding light on Alsu’s unjust detention by Russia.

Russia, listen to the world, #FreeAlsu .

Hundreds of us The Wall Street Journal are reading Evan Gershkovich’s stories today as part of a series of events to mark a year since his unjust arrest in Russia - telling his story until he’s able to tell it himself. Watch here: youtube.com/live/gNweZEDej… #IStandWithEvan

.Committee to Protect Journalists calls on #Russia to immediately release The Wall Street Journal journalist #EvanGershkovich following Tuesday’s court decision to extend his pretrial detention until June 30, 2024.

#IStandWithEvan #FreeThePress

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CPJ welcomes UK High Court’s delay on #JulianAssange extradition, calls on US to drop charges

“We are glad that the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States will be delayed,” said CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg.

“His prosecution in the U.S. under the…

Watch: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed, sending vehicles and people into the water, authorities said. Police said the case was being treated as a mass casualty incident. on.wsj.com/3TAngFt on.wsj.com/3TAngFt

Yes, America had Abu Ghraib. I was in Baghdad at the time. I know. But once those pictures came out, they caused a scandal. In Russia, footage of torture is released by the official propaganda machine, with gloating and pride.

'I hoped my brother Tarazan was still alive. But I found him in an unimaginable state, his head severed. I wish for death after seeing my brother like that. He was only 18 months old. What has he done in this war?'

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Después de 12 años informando desde Moscú las autoridades rusas han rechazado a última hora renovar mi visado de periodista y sólo he contado con 24 horas para salir del país, dejando atrás demasiado. No me arrepiento de nada.

Simplemente he hecho mi trabajo: he contado lo que…