Category: AJA Statement
AJA statement on the violence against journalists in Gaza
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) is deeply alarmed and outraged by the escalating attacks, brutal killings, injuries, and unjust detentions of media workers—blatant violations of international law. We demand […]
AJA statement following death of Iran’s president
SEOUL: The death of the president of any country is an exceptional event, especially if that departure occurred during a plane crash, as was confirmed with the death of Iranian […]
AJA calls for safety of journalists caught in crossfire
SEOUL: Asia Journalists Association (AJA) is deeply concerned about the severe toll on journalists and their deplorable status in the intensifying armed action between Hamas and Israel. The Committee to […]
Asia Journalist Association urges Iran’s government for peaceful solution to Hijab Protests
SEOUL: In September of 2022, the unexplained death of 22-year-old Masha Amina, who was in police custody for not wearing her hijab appropriately, sparked nationwide protests throughout Iran. In suppressing […]
AJA condemns assassination of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
SEOUL: Asia Journalists Association (AJA) condemns the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Seeking to mute a voice through assassination is a barbaric, cowardly and intolerable act that […]
AJA calls to ensure safety of journalists covering war in Ukraine
SEOUL: Following reports that several journalists and media professionals have been killed as they were covering the war in Ukraine since February 24, the Asia Journalists Association is alarmed and […]
Asian Journalists Association issues statement: Hong Kong authorities should respect the role and rights of the press
SEOUL: The Asia Journalists Association has issued the following statement: The Asia Journalists Association (AJA) urges the authorities in Hong Kong to recognise and respect the legitimate roles and right […]
AJA statement on the current political crisis in Myanmar
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association(AJA) express their deep concerns regarding the freedom of journalism and media in Myanmar after cutting most access to TV channels, phone lines and internet services. […]
AJA expresses solidairty with Lebanon, rallies behind Lebanese journalists
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) has expressed its solidarity with the people of Lebanon and called for concerted efforts to rebuild the country through peace and reconciliation. “We […]
Trump Administration should immediately stop racism, oppression of the press
By Peter Jaegeul Song Staff reporter at Asia N and officer at AJA SEOUL: Since the death of a black U.S. citizen by police assault on May 25, mass […]