HUMAN RIGHTS IN GEORGIA NEW REPORT: We at GYLA prepared the report that sheds light on the alarming methods used by the government to suppress civil space in #Georgia from the introduction of the Russian law to its adoption. The findings paint a troubling picture of civil

“Respect for international law and laws of war”

Since October 7, over 100 journalists have been killed in Gaza, primarily by Israeli forces. The world needs their voices. ECPMF calls for their safety and freedom to report which is paramount amid the ongoing war. ecpmf.eu/solidarity-wit…

It is utterly unacceptable for Lëvizja VETËVENDOSJE MP, Dimal Basha, to use his platform in the Kosovo Parliament to attack media & civil society members. Flutura Kusari, an esteemed media lawyer, is a valued colleague of ECPMF. This kind of rhetoric from officials cannot be tolerated.

🔴 Wild Grass in the Rubble: hunger in northern Gaza through the eyes of the Khair Al-Din brothers For the #GazaProject, Forbidden Stories and its partners looked into the humanitarian situation in northern #Gaza after two journalists were allegedly targeted by a drone strike while

At least 29 people have been killed across Ukraine today due to Russian missile strikes. In Kyiv they even bombed a children's hospital. news.sky.com/story/children…

🇬🇪 New Report: Amidst government targeting and funding crises, journalists in #Georgia continue to fight for truth. ECPMF's new report highlights the challenges and resilience of independent media in the country. Read the full report here ⬇️ ecpmf.eu/georgia-a-cris…

Journalists working in Georgia face growing threats, two press freedom watchdogs have warned amid a string of assaults and a government-led crackdown on civil society. trib.al/JIiiUQb

At least eight schools have been hit by airstrikes in Gaza in the last ten days, says the UN. Secunder Kermani reports.

"The impulse of those experiencing deprivation to aim their anger downward at migrants is the same impulse that causes the more well off to make jibes about social welfare or unemployment when they witness unrest." Nail on the head from Spicebag, as usual irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/0…

⚡️ We are appalled by the 16-year sentence of US journalist Evan Gershkovich by a Russian court on baseless spying charges. ECPMF stands in full solidarity with Evan, his family, friends and colleagues. Journalism is not a crime. theguardian.com/world/article/…

Disgrace

‘Influencer-washing #Dubai: The human rights abuses behind #UAE’s glitzy facade’ In the wake of the horrendous ordeal endured by Tori Towey, I’ve written in TheJournal.ie about the grubby & dark reality behind the seven-star image presented by Dubai. ➡️ thejournal.ie/readme/dubai-i…

⚡️ Evan Gershkovich is being released as part of a multi-country prisoner swap. We celebrate Evan's freedom and will keep pushing for the release of all detained journalists in Europe. Press freedom is a fundamental right. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

I have to admit my main complaint about Ireland is and always has been that I don't have exactly 750 more euros.

15 year old child beaten by Berlin police while restrained

Palestinian Journalist Salma al-Qadoumi was shot in the back by Israeli snipers while covering the Israeli invasion of Khan Yunis Israel deliberately targets Journalists and has killed over 100 Journalists in Gaza

Berlin police pushing over a young female demonstrator

ECPMF has joined 60 international organisations in writing to Josep Borrell Fontelles and Valdis Dombrovskis, urging the EU to take action against the Israeli authorities’ unprecedented killing of journalists and other violations of media freedom. ecpmf.eu/ecpmf-joins-60…