The Post, the biggest independent newspaper in Zambia, has had to evacuate its journalists from their make-shift newsroom, yesterday, after threats of attacks by cadres of the ruling party, the Patriotic Front. The paper has faced ongoing threats - direct and indirect - from government ahead of elections next month. Last month the printing press was shut down and executives were arrested (and assaulted) on tax-related charges. 

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Although journalists' safety can never be completely guaranteed, there are numerous tools available to enhance their physical and digital protection. Are you using them? Have you even heard of them?

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At least 71 media professionals were killed on the job last year, but their stories weren't always reported. High-profile cases usually do get a lot of media attention, but the vast majority of killings involve local journalists. A group of Pakistani editors found a unique way to keep journalists safe by using media attention. Zaffar Abbas, Editor of Dawn newspaper, tells us more.

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WAN-IFRA was part of an international delegation of media and freedom of expression organisations that met with the Indonesian government to discuss the state of media in the country. It highlighted concerns regarding journalist safety and an environment that poses significant threats to freedom of expression after a week-long visit to meet with journalists, civil society and government representatives.

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