UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran reports on the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists and their family members
UN report raises concern that Iranian authorities harassed, threatened and intimidated journalists working outside the country, including BBC Persian.
10 years on from his murder, Nils Horner still deserves justice
In the decade since the death of Nils Horner, the world has become more dangerous for journalists, writes Swedish Radio's CEO, Cilla Benkö.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2023
With over 30 journalists killed in the Middle East, the need to protect them and hold perpetrators to account has never been so important.
UN confirms investigation into the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists & families
The UN International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has today confirmed that its investigation will include the targeting of journalists.
UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The communication was sent by four UN specialist experts, who work on arbitrary detention, freedom of speech, violence against women and Iran.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
It is the second appeal in two months the BBC World Service has made to the UN regarding fears about the safety journalists face in Iran.
Mali: Suspension of France 24 and RFI must be revoked
France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), were suspended by Mali authorities on Wednesday accused of reporting "false allegations".
Cilla Benkö: Toxic for society when crime goes unpunished
In nine cases out of ten, around the world, a person who kills a journalist is not punished. Read Cilla Benkö's op-ed calling for an end to impunity for crimes against journalists.
G7 must protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan
PMA joins fellow civil society organisations to call on the G7 to protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan