Archive for May 3rd, 2025

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03/05/2025

Trump’s First 100 Days Portend Long-Lasting Damage to Press Freedom

Human Wrongs Watch

By Committee to Protect Journalists*

The United Nations will be commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2025 on May 3 reminding governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a statement of free press principles put together by African newspaper journalists in Windhoek in 1991.

Credit: Chris McGrath, Getty Images

NEW YORK, May 1 2025 (IPS)* – Press freedom is no longer a given in the United States 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term as journalists and newsrooms face mounting pressures that threaten their ability to report freely and the public’s right to know.

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03/05/2025

‘Journalism Facing New Threats from Artificial Intelligence and Censorship’

Human Wrongs Watch

(UN News)* — Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day.

“Amidst spiraling conflict, climate chaos, growing divisions, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, a free  press  is more vital than ever,” said Volker Türk.

Journalists in Somalia attend a press conference. (file)
UN Photo/Fardosa Hussein | Journalists in Somalia attend a press conference. (file)

Furthermore, “the media help us understand the world around us and encourage critical thinking and dialogue.”

Threats and deaths

Free and independent media are the best antidote to disinformation but press freedom is under threat in every region of the world, he warned.

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03/05/2025

‘Journalists Face Attacks, Detentions, Censorship, Intimidation, Violence and Even Death — Simply for Doing Their Jobs’

Human Wrongs Watch

By the UN Secretary General, António Guterres*

World Press Freedom Day 2025
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Secretary-General António Guterres at the Security Council stakeout
UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters on 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov. UN Photo/Evan Schneider

In a world plagued by conflict and division, World Press Freedom Day highlights a fundamental truth:

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03/05/2025

Reporters in Gaza Bear Witness and Suffer Tragic Consequences

Human Wrongs Watch

  ()* — “After losing my leg in the war, I returned to photojournalism not just for work, but because I have loved photography since childhood,” said Palestinian reporter Sami Shahada.

Palestinian journalist, Sami Shehada lost his leg in an attack in Gaza.
UN News | Palestinian journalist, Sami Shehada lost his leg in an attack in Gaza.

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03/05/2025

Gaza: ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Unfolds as Brutal Aid Blockade Threatens Mass Starvation

Human Wrongs Watch

(UN News)* — Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing, the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) on said.

The people in Gaza are running out of food as the aid blockade continues.
© WFP | The people in Gaza are running out of food as the aid blockade continues.

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