Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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The Chartered Institute of Journalists remembers all the professional journalists and media workers murdered and killed while doing their work this year in all parts of the world and remember the immense sacrifice of those who gave their lives to the profession in the past. We send our condolences to their families, friends and professional colleagues.
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Sky News Press Preview: Wednesday’s papers. 22 Aug 2023 #skynews #presspreview We find out what’s making the headlines in Wednesday’s newspapers. See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1694187013157556449
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FT Media reports (behind paywall) ‘Trump’s Republican debate no-show deepens rift with Fox News. Cable network’s primetime audience has declined by more than 1mn since former US president’s time in office.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1694416256651129248
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A local radio station in Tunisia said one of its journalists died on Monday after saving two children from drowning. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7099824369966673922?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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BBC Radio 5Live Broadcaster Nicky Campbell told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry how he was sexually and physically abused at Edinburgh Academy, describing being “tossed like a ragdoll” as he was punched and kicked by one teacher. See: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7099846944822308864?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
CIoJ X (formerly known as Twitter) news feed at: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist
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CIoJ LinkedIn news stories, Hold The Front Page news stories, Guardian media news stories, Press Gazette news stories, Arab News media stories and other stories from miscellaneous sources
The Chartered Institute of Journalists calls on China to release Australian broadcaster Cheng Lei from detention which now stands at 1,105 days since 13th August 2020 See: See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-65530105. And https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/10/cheng-lei-journalist-detained-in-china-says-she-longs-for-sunlight-outdoors-and-family-in-love-letter-to-australia
The CIoJ calls on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. His detention is wholly unjustifiable and political state hostage-taking. He has been deprived of his liberty for 147 days since 29th March 2023 #FreeEvan
The CIoJ remains concerned about the trials and sentencing of Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich and his friend Sofia Sapega following their abduction from a diverted Ryanair flight 23rd May 2021 which is now 822 days ago. Sofia should be released immediately from her 6 year jail sentence. Despite the mixed signals over Roman’s position in Belarus before and after his pardon, he should be allowed to leave the country of his own free will. See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65670820
The CIoJ calls on all governments and states unjustly detaining journalists for doing their professional work to respect freedom of expression, the right to liberty and free them immediately. See: https://rsf.org/en/new-record-number-journalists-jailed-worldwide
North American Newspapers for Wednesday 23rd August 2023
French Newspapers Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Montage of world newspapers for Wednesday 23rd August 2023
