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The Washington, D.C. headquarter of Voice of America. (Photo via Google Maps)

Voice of America journalists sue USAGM over closure of broadcast outlet

Seven individuals — including four unnamed workers — are joining several unions representing affected journalists at Voice of America after the broadcaster was effectively shut down last week.

Reuters photojournalist Issam Abdallah. (Photo via social media)

Reuters journalist targeted by Israeli mortar strike, press freedom group says

RSF says it has investigated the circumstances behind two Israel-fired mortar strikes that killed Issam Abdallah and left six colleagues injured.

The helmet and shield of a Palestinian journalist who was killed in the Gaza Strip in October 2023. (Photo courtesy Reporters Without Borders, Graphic designed by The Desk)

More journalists killed in Gaza fighting

RSF says five Palestinian journalists have died since Saturday, while the CPJ names two others who were killed.

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