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IRAN: Seven journalists arrested amid intensifying crackdown on media

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IRAN: Seven journalists arrested amid intensifying crackdown on media IFJ (24.03.2026) – Seven journalists remain imprisoned in Iran, amid escalating pressure on independent media. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the mounting threats...

RUSSIA: At least 9 Russians sentenced to almost 45-year prison terms in January (EN/ RU)

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RUSSIA/ РОССИЯ: Political repression in January 2026: At least 9 Russians sentenced to almost 45-year prison terms in January 2026 (EN/ RU) Political repression in January 2026: At least 9 Russians sentenced to almost 45-year prison terms (EN/ RU) Политические...

WORLD: 111 journalists killed this year, according to the Int’l Federation of Journalists

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WORLD: 111 journalists killed this year, according to the IFJ One hundred and eleven journalists, including seven women, have been killed in 2025, according to the International Federation of Journalists’ (IFJ) annual report on journalists and media professionals...

SUDAN: Thirteen journalists and media workers killed from 2023 to 2025

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SUDAN: Thirteen journalists and media workers killed from 2023 to 2025 IFJ (12.11.2025) – Sudan remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, since the civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...

RUSSIA: At least 30 Russians sentenced to almost 270-year prison terms in June (EN/ RU)

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RUSSIA/ РОССИЯ: Political repression in June 2025: at least 30 Russians sentenced to almost 270-year prison terms (EN/ RU) Политические репрессии в июне 2025 года: не менее 30 россиян приговорены к лишению свободы на общий срок более 270 лет (EN/RU) Click on the title...
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