Press Freedom
National Press Club: Prominent Cambodian Journalist Must Be Released, Charges Dropped
October 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, October 7 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the arrest and detention of award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara, who is renowned for his investigations on corruption, human trafficking, and illegal scams. Dara won the U.S. State…
Read MoreMoment of Silence For Jamal Khashoggi At National Press Club Oct. 2
October 2, 2024
News Advisory: Today, Oct 2 at 5:30 pm in the Zenger Room of the National Press Club there will be a moment of silence for Washington Post Opinions contributor Jamal Khashoggi to mark the 6th anniversary of his brutal murder by Saudi government officials. Jamal was lured to the Saudi Embassy in…
Read MoreChinese Government Extends Detention of Journalist Yuyu Dong to December 27
September 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2024 – Following is a statement by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the Chinese government’s decision to extend detention for journalist Yuyu Dong – a former Nieman Fellow -- being held in jail in Beijing. “We have recently learned that Chinese journalist Yuyu…
Read MoreNational Press Club awards Mississippi Today, a nonprofit newsroom, with its highest press freedom award
September 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Press Club is honoring Mississippi Today — a nonprofit, non-partisan newsroom based in Jackson, Mississippi — with its highest honor for press freedom, the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award. Mississippi Today is currently involved in a legal case to protect…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement on IDF Action Against Al Jazeera Bureau in Ramallah
September 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club on the assault by IDF troops on Al Jazeera’s news bureau in Ramallah. “The assault by IDF forces on Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah is an aggressive, military action that should be reversed…
Read MoreNPC president protests treatment of Club member trying to conduct interview
September 18, 2024
National Press Club President Emily Wilkins issued the following statement following a reported incident that may have violated the First Amendment rights of Club member Rohit Sharma: “According to a recent article in India Today and confirmed in conversations between Mr, Sharma and an NPC board…
Read MorePress Club Statement On Attack Against Club Member in Texas
September 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on a reported incident in the Dallas-area that may have violated the First Amendment rights of reporter Rohit Sharama, a member of the National Press Club. “According to a…
Read MoreNational Press Club: Las Vegas Jury Provides Some Justice for Reporter Jeff German
August 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, 117th President of the National Press Club, on the guilty verdict in the murder of legendary reporter Jeff German of the Las Vegas Review Journal. “Today’s verdict has brought justice for Jeff German, his family and friends and for…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Death of Reuters' Ryan Evans in Ukraine
August 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the death of Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans while on assignment in Ukraine. “Our hearts go out to the family of Ryan Evans who died when a Russia rocket struck the hotel where he was staying with…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Congress Urging Biden To Bring Journalist Austin Tice Home from Syria
August 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 24 – Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on an August 19 letter from members of Congress urging President Biden to bring journalist Austin Tice home. The letter was led by Texas representatives Collin Allred and Al Green and was signed…
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