CJFE is deeply concerned by these continued threats against Ayyub and urges Canadian authorities to look into the alleged Canadian connection and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Indian authorities to ensure her and her family’s safety.

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Ayyub reports receiving violent threats and images referencing the assassination of Indira Gandhi, along with messages mentioning her family’s location. Despite alerting police, authorities have yet to register an FIR (First Information Report) or open a formal investigation.

On Oct 30, join editor Elamin Abdelmahmoud and contributors Jesse Wente, Jessica Johnson, & Carol Off, Co-President of @canadacjfe, at the Toronto Intl Festival of Authors for a timely conversation on how this moment in history challenges, and reshapes, the idea of Canada itself.

Press access is not a privilege, it’s a cornerstone of accountability. Without independent reporting, the full reality of the conflict cannot reach the world. #PressFreedom #Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime

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Foreign journalists are still banned from entering the territory, leaving local reporters, many of whom have worked under unimaginable pressure for years, as the world’s only witnesses to the conflict.

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This campaign is a reminder to pause before sharing information, check your sources, and rely on trusted outlets that verify the news.

Support journalism. Support press freedom.

Learn more at: factcheckhere.ca

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Across the country, news deserts are expanding and trust in media is declining. Still, journalists are on the ground when news happens, talking to sources, verifying facts, and correcting the record when necessary.

Journalists should not face such harassment or threats for doing their job. Informed reporting or analysis is part of free expression and a cornerstone of democracy. #journalismisnotacrime

Her comments were misrepresented and amplified by politicians and influencers, landing her on a website targeting people accused of “celebrating” Kirk’s death.

Canadian journalist Rachel Gilmore’s online posts following his killing, warning that his death could radicalize the far right, was met with a torrent of online abuse, including death and rape threats.

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CJFE stands with them. We oppose all attempts to restrict press freedom and block entry to journalists during conflicts. We call for accountability, protection of journalists under international law, and immediate, independent access to Gaza.

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Since October 2023, at least 192 journalists & media workers have been killed in Gaza, making this the deadliest period on record for the press, according to CJP figures. Many more face detention, injury, or starvation. Blocking access & targeting media workers undermines the world’s right to know.

“Under different circumstances, I would have shared this article on Facebook to spark a discussion. Now, I’m not sure how to connect with my readers –I just hope they’ll find me somewhere else.” –Mostafa Al-a’sar

Read Mostafa’s full piece at The Walrus.
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When Meta blocked Canadian news content in response to Bill C-18, it didn’t just impact major publishers. It severed a vital link for people across the country who rely on social media to stay informed, as well as younger people who prefer social media over traditional outlets.