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National Press Club Statement on Radio Free Europe Editor Detained in Russia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 – 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, Russia’s detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. “We are tremendously concerned by the detention of Alsu Kurmasheva on the opportunistic charges of failing to register as a foreign agent. Alsu is a Radio Free Europe editor who works in the Czech Republic and is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Russia. She visited Russia on a family emergency in May and was detained upon exit in June. “Reports on her…
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Press Club Statement on Sentencing of Leading Iranian Journalists
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 – 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 sentencing of Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi by the Iranian courts. “We are outraged by news that two Iranian journalists have been unjustly punished with more time in prison simply for doing their jobs. “Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi’s coverage of Mahsa Amini’s murder by the Iranian morality police and the resulting protest brought much-needed transparency and accountability…
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National Press Club Statement on Tragic Death of Family of Al Jazeera Journalist
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 – 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 tragic death of the family of Al Jazeera Gaza Bureau Chief Wael Al Dahdouh. “We were shocked and heartbroken to hear of the terrible death of the family of Wael Al Dahdouh, the Al Jazeera Bureau Chief for Gaza. He was broadcasting live reporting about the very Israeli airstrike believed to have hit the building where his wife, son and daughter were seeking shelter. He learned while on the air that all three…
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Press Club leaders condemn arrests of Alabama newspaper reporter and publisher
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 – 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 reported arrests of Atmore News reporter Don Fletcher and publisher Sherry Digmon on Oct. 27 on charges of disclosing grand jury information. The charges follow the Alabama newspaper’s publication of an article on Oct. 25 reporting that the local district attorney was investigating a local school system’s handling of federal COVID relief funds. “We are outraged that local authorities in Escambia County,…
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Press Club leaders condemn violent threats against Jewish, Muslim journalists
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 – 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 disturbing rise of violent rhetoric and other threats against journalists involved in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. “We strongly condemn the rise in hateful rhetoric, threats and calls for violence against journalists. “Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, there have been numerous journalists, both Israeli and Palestinian, Jewish and Muslim, who have received threats. Some of these have been specific…
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Tonight: Photojournalist plans to show her work, discuss state of press freedom in Iran
The National Press Club Press Freedom Team presents a special talk Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. with visiting Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery, who is out on bail after being unjustly arrested by Iranian authorities for her coverage of the 2022 hijab protests. Moaiery plans to show samples of her photojournalism work, which have run in a wide range of publications including a recent photo essay for the Washington Post, and answer questions about the press freedom situation in Iran, in the Club's Zenger Room. All Club members are invited to the event for a discussion on the press freedom…
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National Press Club Statement on Journalist Safety in Gaza
WASHINGTON, November 9 – 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 unprecedented and tragic death toll of journalists and media workers in the current Israel-Hamas war. At least 39 journalists and media workers have been killed in this conflict, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, making it one of the deadliest war zones for journalists this century. “We are outraged and appalled by the unprecedented number of journalists and media workers who have been…
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National Press Club leaders call on USG to raise case of Yuyu Dong during Xi visit
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 Nov. 15. “During the important bilateral meeting with China earlier this year, it is our understanding that neither Secretary Blinken, nor anyone else from the U.S. side, raised human rights cases other than those of three American hostages. “We wish the USG had also raised the cases of Chinese…
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Press Club Statement on Recent Milestones for Reporters Assaulted by Police
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 recently filed suit against the village of East Palestine; Columbiana County (where East Palestine is located); and five law enforcement officers for violations of his rights under Ohio state law and the U.S. Constitution. The suit stems from Lambert’s arrest earlier this year at a news conference…
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News Briefing on Emilio Gutierrez Soto Case Nov. 29 at National Press Club
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 Emilio; Penny Venetis; Rutgers University, attorney for Emilio on Habeas Case; Kathy Kiely; University of Missouri; Lynette Clemetson; University of Michigan; Michele Salcedo; former official of NAHJ and National Press Club Emilio Gutierrez Soto; Mexican journalist and 2017 John Aubuchon honoree…
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