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11 June 2014
US-backed Palestinian Authority police attacked journalists and confiscated their cameras as they rallied against violations of press freedoms. Read more about Video: Journalists “savagely” beaten by Palestinian Authority forces
Ramallah 14 March 2013
In an unprecedented move, Anas Saad Awad has been convicted of a crime after posting a satirical image on Facebook. Read more about Nablus court jails man for depicting Abbas as soccer star
21 February 2013
Hunger striker sentenced by Jerusalem court for eight months but faces a further twenty years under military court order. Read more about Samer Issawi vows to continue hunger strike following Jerusalem court sentence today
Ramallah 16 November 2012
Eleven Palestinian media outlets have been raided by Israel over the past five years. Read more about Ramallah TV station sues Israel over stolen equipment
Jerusalem 1 May 2012
The Palestinian Authority’s arrest of journalists and activists critical of its policies are threatening freedom of expression in the West Bank, according to local human rights groups. Read more about Dozens of journalists, activists arrested as PA cracks down on dissent
Ramallah 30 March 2012
The Palestinian Authority imprisoned journalist Yousef al-Shayab Wednesday because of something he wrote, and because he insists on protecting his sources, say his colleagues Read more about Palestinian Authority jails journalist for publishing exposé on foreign ministry
17 March 2012
It is yet another Friday where demonstrations get brutally attacked by Israel’s military in the occupied West Bank. In today’s demonstration in Kufr Qaddoum, Israeli soldiers released military hounds to attack unarmed Palestinian protesters. One dog bit a Palestinian activist and didn’t let go of his hand for several minutes, even when the dog’s handler ordered the dog to let go. The injured Palestinian, Ahmad Shtewi, was arrested by Israeli soldiers even when he was clearly in need of immediate medical attention. Read more about Attack dogs against unarmed Palestinians in Kufr Qaddoum and breaking a journalist's camera in Al-Ma'asara
13 November 2011
Before I start, it is worthy to note that the following two incidents took place only in the last three days. The following is just another example of life under Israeli occupation. What Press Freedom? Read more about Arrested for Standing By and Filming