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Safety of Journalists platform 2023 report: a war on journalism in parts of Europe
Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists
7 March 2023
Strasbourg
In 2022, since Russia’s launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, at least 12 journalists and media workers were killed and 21 injured while performing their professional duties. The war occurred in a context of continued degradation of press freedom across Europe, with a significant...
Cyprus: improved work access for asylum seekers and hate speech ban in Parliament welcomed, but problems remain
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)
7 March 2023
Strasbourg
A new report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) praises positive steps in Cyprus since adopting its last report on the country in 2016, while also pointing out various areas of concern. Employment procedures for asylum seekers were made “significantly easier” as of...
