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A contentious expression: how press freedom in MENA remains under attack

Assassination, imprisonment and constant threats: journalists in the region continue to strive in hostile environments. The Middle East and North Africa region has not been free of war conflict or…

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Qatar joins Arab council to mull ‘unified media plan’ on Palestine reporting amid ongoing censorship

For years, Palestinian content faced censorship from various platforms, including social media websites. Qatar joined Arab nations in discussing a unified media plan on Monday to improve reporting on developments in…

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100 days on: Al Jazeera searches for justice after Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Israel killed more than 46 Palestinian journalists between 2000 and 2020. It has been 100 days since Israeli occupation forces soldiers killed renowned Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the…

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Al Jazeera slams extended detaining of journalist in Cairo

Rights groups rank Egypt as one of the world’s biggest jailers of journalists. Egypt authorities renewed the detention of Al Jazeera journalist Rabie El-Sheikh for 45 days on Monday, a…

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Shireen Abu Akleh’s family demand accountability post meeting with Blinken

To date, the US has failed to hold its Israeli ally to account for the killing, despite multiple investigations and witness testimonies. The family of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh…

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Palestine hands over bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh to US

The latest development comes following various investigations by rights groups, news outlets, and testimonies of witnesses—all pointing to Israel deliberately killing the journalist. The US will technically examine the bullet…

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RSF says Al Jazeera journalists in Egypt should be freed amid warming Qatar relations

Non-government sanctioned media and critical news reports are frequently described as ‘false news’ in Egypt. The fate of four Al Jazeera journalists detained in Egypt has been highlighted by top media…

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Qatar steps closer to ‘right to access information’ as Shura Council approves draft law

A law on accessing information would be crucial, given that obtaining certain files can be a challenge for journalists in the country. Qatar’s Shura Council has approved a draft law…

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Israel kills veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Born in Jerusalem, the renowned reporter was at the forefront of the coverage of the ongoing crimes committed against Palestinians by the apartheid state. Israeli forces have killed Al Jazeera…

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