Tag: Journalism
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Three months after their arrest, Damascus confirms the detention of journalists Eva Maria Michelmann and Ahmed Polad
The two journalists were reportedly caught up during the capture of Raqqa, where they had been researching Islamist networks. While authorities cite security concerns, supporters point to their journalistic work and valid press credentials. The Syrian transitional government officially confirmed…
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Interview with physicist Guido Arnold, portrayed by right-wing media as key source for militant anti-tech movement
After months of attacks by right-wing media, Guido Arnold speaks about the power of Big Tech and its ideological orientation. The physicist warns of further authoritarian developments and has ideas for resistance. We approached you for an interview back in…
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German journalists’ union applauds financial repression against Hüseyin Doğru – customs now extends them to his family
Customs authorities have now also seized the accounts of the wife of German journalist Hüseyin Doğru. A major journalists’ association supports these harsh sanctions. Another notorious association spreads false claims. German authorities have now also “secured” the bank accounts of…
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German Journalists under pressure from right-wing outlets and Israel, Reporters without Borders explain
Physical attacks at protests in Germany, delegitimisation and right-wing campaigns, including from Israel: the new “Close-Up” report by Reporters without Borders raises alarm. The number of attacks on journalists in Germany fell in 2025, but threats to press freedom have…