Press Freedom
National Press Club Statement on First Week of Jimmy Lai Trial
December 22, 2023
The following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on tthe expected 80 day trial of Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai. “We were deeply disappointed and disturbed to see that the court in Hong…
Read MoreTice Family Statement on Release of U.S. Prisoners from Venezuela
December 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 – Following is a statement via the National Press Club from the family of long-detained journalist Austin Tice, on the release of 10 imprisoned Americans in a prisoner swap with Venezuela. “The news of the release of the U.S. hostages from Venezuela is uplifting and encouraging…
Read MoreNPC Statement on Al Jazeera Journalist Samer Abudaqa Killed in Gaza
December 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press ClubJournalism Institute, on the death of Al Jazeera’s Samer Abudaqa yesterday in Gaza. “We mourn the loss of Al Jazeera cameraman Samer Abudaqa…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement on Developments in the Case of RFE Journalist
December 13, 2023
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva has been detained since October in Russia. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 – Following is a statement by Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement: 250 Days Wrongful Detention for Evan Gershkovich
December 5, 2023
WASHINGTON, December 5 – Following is a statement by Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the milestone of 250 days of detention for Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being unjustly…
Read MoreNPC leaders lead civil society letter to Blinken urging RFE/RL reporter be designated as wrongfully detained
November 28, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 — Fourteen press freedom and First Amendment civil society groups, led by the National Press Club and the NPC Journalism Institute, on Monday wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken to urge him to swiftly declare that RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been wrongfully…
Read MoreNews Briefing on Emilio Gutierrez Soto Case Nov. 29 at National Press Club
November 20, 2023
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club News Advisory: Event: News briefing on the epic case of Mexican journalist Emilio Gutierrez Soto. After a long legal struggle, Emilio finally has received notice of asylum. Who: Eduardo Beckett; El Paso-based immigration attorney for…
Read MorePress Briefing For U.S. Journalist Held By Russia Monday, Nov. 27 at Press Club
November 20, 2023
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club News Advisory: What: News Briefing with Advocates for Alsu Kurmasheva, journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who is currently being held in detention by Russia. Who: Pavel Butorin, Alsu’s husband and Director of Current Time…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Recent Milestones for Reporters Assaulted by Police
November 14, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 – Following is a statement by Eileen O’Reilly, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the recent milestones in cases of reporters assaulted by police. “We support reporter Evan Lambert of NewsNation, who…
Read MoreNational Press Club leaders call on USG to raise case of Yuyu Dong during Xi visit
November 13, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the opportunity to raise the case of journalist Yuyu Dong during the visit by President Xi Jinping to San Francisco…
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