Latest in Tag: journalism Highlight
Latest in Tag: journalism

Journalism community comes under spotlight as sexual assault allegations emerge
Several female journalists, from Egypt and elsewhere in Middle East, have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations

GIJC19: training and networking venue for investigative journalists from 130 countriesÂ
“GIJC was an excellent investment for me as a journalist who wants to specialise in investigative journalism,” says Tunisian journalist

Egypt’s press faces challenges in preserving quality journalism: Speakers of EMF’19
The press lost its basic services after its decline in quality and the absence of press analysis and live coverages, Al-Sannawi

Will traditional journalism survive the heavy competition in the digital age?
While the sky is digital media’s limit when it comes to creativity, but this is not the status quo when it comes to fact checking, says Mossallam

Science meets journalism in a two-day conference at Goethe Institute
Arab audience is consuming science articles at high rates

Shourdy to give a lecture on future of media and print journalism
Shourdy will also discuss the effects of technology and the continuous updates in communications on leading and forming public opinion.

Interviewing extremists: a journalistic dilemma and responsibility
Over time, more focus became on their personalities. Journalists see value in such interviewsÂ

Heikal Foundation announces winners of its first Journalism Annual AwardÂ
I think Heikal would have agreed there is no better way to celebrate and honour his memory than to acknowledge and encourage the work of these talented young journalists, Heikal’s wife said

Stability will be achieved when freedom and justice prosper: FDJ
Amr Badr criticises syndicate leadership’s stance on imprisoned journalists

The unfair dismissal of journalists: syndicate candidates on reasons and solutions
Between the harsh economic situation in Egypt and the newspapers’ rigidity, the phenomenon is still alive and well

2016 saw positive legislations for Egyptian media: Yasser Abdel Aziz
Country’s economic crisis will lead journalists and media workers to face dismissals or salary reductions

Egyptian print journalism faces potential collapse due to high print service prices
Private and state-run print media outlets’ editorial boards call for rapid governmental subsidisation

CPJ highlights media crackdown cases in response to Al-Sisi’s claim on a free press
In a recent interview, the president said “people talk as they please”

60% drop in press institutions salary following pound flotation: Press Syndicate
Syndicate’s Freedoms Committee warns of degradation of journalists’ rights as a result of recent economic policies

173 cases of defamation from July 2013 to August 2016: JATO
9 imprisonment verdicts, 25 fines for conviction, while only 34 were acquitted, according to recent statistical report

JATO lists journalists behind bars in Egypt
The list included a total of 18 journalists currently detained and imprisoned

3 photojournalists detained for 15 days pending investigation
They were arrested on Monday while shooting a video near the Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo

Prosecution appeals release of photojournalist, holds session on Monday
Adel has been charged with belonging to the Brotherhood and possessing molotov cocktails

JATO condemns solitary confinement used against journalists
Press Syndicate’s Freedoms Committee to discuss medical treatment for jailed journalists

Freedoms Committee holds executive authority responsible for journalists’ safety
Detained journalists are being denied medical treatment despite their deterioration of health

46 years after Press Syndicate law first issued: is it time for an update?
Law organising journalists’ work today cites out-of-date entities from Gamal Abdel Nasser’s era

State Council rules in favour of setting minimum wage for journalists
The State Council ruled Wednesday in favour of calling on the prime minister and the minister of planning to set a minimum wage for journalists in Egypt. The case was filed three years ago by Mostafa Abido, a journalist at the state-run newspaper Al-Gomhoreyya, and would oblige the government to take administrative action towards setting …

Unified Media Law: regressive amendments and indefinite delay
Despite being a highly progressive step forward for Egyptian media, the law still features conditional arrests and presidential appointments

80 documented assaults on members of the press: Journalists Against Torture
The conflict between the media and the state in the struggle for press freedom reached its peak in May with unprecedented attacks on the Press Syndicate and its leaders

New perspectives for press freedom in unified media law
Drafted by media experts and the government, the law has received approval from journalists

Senior journalists defy assembly decisions on dispute with Interior Ministry
Press Syndicate board refuses to comment in fear of stirring more controversy

NCHR calls on state authorities to respect Press Syndicate’s freedoms
The council held a meeting to review the Press Syndicate situation and its annual report

Twist arises over legality of police storming the Press Syndicate
The syndicate’s council announced that the board would stage an indefinite strike until Minister of Interior Magdy Abdul Ghaffar is dismissed from his post

Egyptian national newspapers’ future between crisis and potential
Press Syndicate seminar addresses issues related to decline in circulation, heavy debts burdening the industry, and internal mismanagement

Press Syndicate launches general conference
Discussion forums to be held on status of the press and media