WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by contributing editor Aliide Naylor, journalists Inna Kubai and Nataliia Sirobab, all of the Reckoning Project: * * * Russia Forces Sick Ukrainians Into Fratricide Compelling Ukrainians from occupied territories to fight against their compatriots is illegal, but Russia has gone one step further. - Oleksandr, a man in his early 40s, was travelling to work by bus in occupied eastern Ukraine when he was abducted by police officers a more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 3 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Iran: Political journalist arrested * 03 July 2026 On 29 June, Karaj-based political journalist Omid Faraghat was arrested on charges of 'disturbing public opinion' and 'acting against national security'. Faraghat is the seventh journalist currently imprisoned in Iran. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns his imprisonment and calls for the immediate release of all detained journalists an more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, June 29 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * L.A. Times Media Group Earns Top Honors at Southern California Journalism Awards In all, the Los Angeles Times and LA Times Studios took home a total of 45 awards, including 16 first-place finishes. - The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) earned top honors at the Los Angeles Press Club's 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards, securing 45 awards for editorial excellence in 2025. The awards were announced at a gala in downtown Lo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * National Legal Aid & Defender Association Again Honors Dechert for Pro Bono Commitment Dechert has again been recognized for its pro bono work by the National Legal Aid & Defender Association in its 2026 Beacon of Justice Awards, which recognize law firms for extraordinary pro bono achievements. This year, the NLADA highlighted firms for their commitment to protecting democracy and civil rights, with an emphasis on issues including freedom of speech, more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 3 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Turkey: EFJ and IFJ are calling for the immediate release of journalist Yildiz Tar * The imprisonment of Yildiz Tar, a journalist who has worked for many years on human rights, LGBTI+ rights and freedom of expression, deepens concerns over the use of criminal investigations and pre-trial detention against journalists because of their professional work, in Turkey. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and International Federation of Jo more PR