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Nepal’s social media ban sparks deadly protests, but deeper grievances fuel the fire

2025-09-12. Demonstrations have escalated since a government ban on 26 social media apps triggered widespread protests led by the country’s youth demanding widespread political reform.

Global news media call on U.S. to scrap new visa proposal

2025-09-11. Dozens of major news and journalist organisations worldwide are urging the U.S. government to drop a proposal that would drastically shorten the time foreign correspondents can live and work in America.

Enough death, enough tragedy. The killing of Palestinian journalists must end

2025-09-01. As an industry, we demand protection for our Palestinian colleagues and an end to impunity for those who target and kill journalists. Independent access to Gaza for foreign media is also vital. Journalism, and the accountability it brings, matters – if it didn’t, the Israeli government wouldn’t be so hell-bent on restricting it.  

Norway’s press leads the charge in renewed global calls for urgent action on Gaza

2025-08-22. Media, politicians and civil society around the world are escalating calls for urgent action to protect journalists in Gaza; to allow international media access, and for independent investigations into targeted killings. Some 200 journalists have died – those who remain face hunger, displacement and inhumane conditions, making this the deadliest conflict ever recorded for the press.

‘Telling Stories Should Not Be a Death Sentence’ – World Editors Forum President on Gaza killings

2025-08-11. The World Editors Forum has condemned the targeted killing of Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four others in Gaza, urging immediate and unhindered access for reporters to the conflict zone.

New report: World News Media Congress Playbook

2025-07-31. WAN-IFRA just published a new report, “7 priorities where publishers must excel,” a playbook based on the major takeaways from our World News Media Congress in Krakow. Here is the “About this playbook” introduction from the report, written by Dean Roper, WAN-IFRA’s Director of Insights.

WAN-IFRA condemns detention of Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, and calls for her immediate release

2025-07-02. Following publication of a satirical article, the award-winning editor faces charges of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermining his authority.

Ukrainian Media Outlets Awarded Institutional and Investigative Grants Under ‘Stronger Together’ Programme

2025-06-26. In a significant move to reinforce democratic resilience and independent reporting in Ukraine, the “Stronger Together” programme has announced the recipients of its institutional and investigative grants.

Kenyan live broadcasts suspended as demonstrations met with violent response and news blackouts

2025-06-26. WAN-IFRA is deeply concerned for the safety of journalists covering ongoing protests that have swept across Kenya and condemns a government enforced blackout of media coverage as an attempt to stifle press freedom.

WAN-IFRA voices serious concern over the growing deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador

2025-06-18. In a joint statement, WAN-IFRA, together with international press organisations, expresses profound concerns regarding the worsening state of press freedom in El Salvador, which has significantly escalated in recent weeks. The Salvadoran government must act urgently to reverse this dangerous trend, restore a safe environment for journalists, and reaffirm its commitment to democratic principles.