Buffalo, NY — Tragedy struck when an 18-year-old gunman targeted the African American community of Buffalo, New York, unleashing terror at a local supermarket that became a national tale of sorrow and outrage. The gunman orchestrated his attack with precision, armed with an AR-15 rifle, in a horror reminiscent of New Zealand’s Christchurch massacre. This … Read more
TBILISI, Georgia — A violent attack on the office of an opposition political alliance and journalists was reported in the capital, amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions over the country’s political direction. The incident occurred on December 7 when individuals, described by victims as government-associated aggressors commonly referred to as ‘titushky’, intruded into the Coalition … Read more
Asumenya, Ghana — A violent clash recently erupted when a news team from the Multimedia Group found themselves under attack by a group of more than 10 armed men while reporting on illegal mining activities in the Asumenya Forest Reserve. The incident, which involved abduction and assault, occurred in the vicinity of Manso Nkran in … Read more
Gaza City, Gaza Strip — The ongoing conflict in Gaza has dramatically escalated risks for journalists in the region, resulting in unprecedented casualties among media professionals. Since the outbreak of hostilities in October 2023, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reports a shocking increase in deaths, with at least 116 journalists and media workers killed … Read more
Gaza City, Gaza Strip — Amid the escalating violence between Israel and Gaza, the peril faced by journalists covering the conflict has dramatically heightened, resulting in deaths and severe injuries. The recent escalations have thrown light on the risks that correspondents and media professionals encounter in war zones, underlining the significant dangers involved in delivering … Read more
Bratislava, Slovakia – The recent assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico has sparked growing fears for the safety of journalists in Slovakia. The incident, which took place as Fico greeted members of the public after a government meeting, has been linked by some politicians to critical coverage of the prime minister by local independent … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – In the aftermath of a violent clash between counter-protesters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of California, Los Angeles, investigators are beginning to uncover the identities of the attackers. The university has vowed to pursue appropriate action in response to the incident. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a white supremacist has … Read more
Mumbai, India – The bustling city of Mumbai, known as the financial capital of India, is home to a dedicated team of journalists at the TOI City Desk. This team is committed to providing readers with the latest news and updates on urban life, governance, culture, and local issues happening in cities across the nation. … Read more
New York City, USA – World press freedom is under threat as new research reveals a disturbing trend of violence and intimidation against environmental journalists. According to a recent UNESCO report, more than 70% of environmental reporters have been targeted for their work since 2009, highlighting the dangers faced by those covering the climate crisis. … Read more
New Delhi: The Bangladesh Journalists in International Media (BJIM) issued a statement strongly denouncing the brutal attack on journalist Sabbir Ahmed and urging for enhanced safety measures for journalists in Bangladesh. Sabbir, a correspondent for Shomoyer Alo, was violently assaulted with iron rods and hockey sticks by a group suspected to be affiliated with the … Read more