Investigative journalism a perilous business in Iraq


Iraqi investigative reporters NIRIJ's first investigative journalism magazine. Link to the full magazine below.

15.05.2012
Sitting in his cell in Baghdad's juvenile detention centre is Assaad who like hundreds of other children were recruited by armed insurgents. Assaad's case along others are detailed in Iraq's first investigative journalism magazine

Danish journalists support their colleagues in peril


The safety fund's support of urgent legal and medical help, financial assistance and evacuation is combined with training in practical safety manoeuvres like here in Sudan. Photo: IMS

10.05.2012
Last year, 46 journalists were killed for doing their job. With funds from Danish journalists, IMS and its partners are working to provide safety for their surviving colleagues who remain in danger around the world

Renewed focus on Afghan journalists' safety


On the air with Good Morning Afghanistan, a popular national morning show broadcast since 2002 focused on promoting democracy and freedom of speech. Photo: Lars Schmidt/IMS

07.05.2012
More than a decade into the war in Afghanistan, local journalists remain caught in crossfire between the country's fighting parties

Press freedom in Azerbaijan worsens in run-up to Eurovision


Journalists in Azerbaijan are facing increasing pressure in their daily work. Here, a photographer is wearing a bright green jacket for safety reasons. Photo: IRFS

03.05.2012
Azerbaijan will be the subject of an international media storm when the country hosts Eurovision at the end of May. For Azerbaijani media, however, the run-up to Eurovision has been marred by attacks and harassment on journalists.

Commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2012


Media on the streets of Cairo during the country's popular protests in February 2011. Photo: Rasmus Steen/IMS

03.05.2012
World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, is an occasion to celebrate the principles of press freedom while honouring the journalists who struggle to uphold their independence

Another step towards liberalising Myanmar's media


Group photo at the end of print media workshop in Yangon on 25th April 2012. Officials from Ministry of Information were joined by CEOs and editors of the leading print media houses to discuss the print media regulations including establishment of an independent Press Council in Myanmar. Photo: Mizzima

01.05.2012
A year is a long time in politics and nowhere has it been more so than in Myanmar. While very much still in its early stages, the remarkable moves away from a centralized, often oppressive authority to something more democratic have been tantalizing

International Media Mission to Nepal

In recent years, media freedom has been under pressure in Nepal. A group of international organisations are trying to move things forward. Read more and download material

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