The Latest Breaking News from Shireen Abu Akleh

Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Advocates decry ‘abhorrent’ US stance

One year after Al Jazeera journalist was killed, rights advocates say Biden administration is shielding Israeli abuses.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

One year on, no justice at ICC for Shireen Abu Akleh

Request to investigate death of Al Jazeera journalist has been received by the ICC, yet no steps have been taken.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

Shireen Abu Akleh: friends and family call for justice on anniversary of killing

Israeli forces admit ‘high possibility’ Al Jazeera reporter was shot by sniper at West Bank refugee camp

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Senator urges release of new US report on killing of Abu Akleh

The Biden administration has not acknowledged a new assessment on Israel’s fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war exposed human rights ‘double standards’

Amnesty International publishes annual report highlighting the state of human rights in more than 150 countries.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

UN commission ends hearings on rights abuses in Israel, Palestine

The commission of inquiry spoke to witnesses, including relatives and colleagues of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2023

Fault Lines wins George Polk Award for film on Abu Akleh killing

Documentary by Al Jazeera English’s programme details the killing of the renowned correspondent by Israeli forces.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

Netanyahu gives Israelis ‘green light to shoot Palestinians’

Israeli PM’s plan to expedite gun permits for Israelis gives go-ahead for more attacks on Palestinians, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2023

9 killed by Israeli forces in "massacre"

"Israel will continue to do what it wants without punishment," said one analyst after Thursday's raid

Salon · Jan 27, 2023

67 journalists killed in 2022, 50 percent more than 2021: CPJ report

2022 was a “deadly” year for the media with at least 67 journalists and media workers killed, according to a report published yesterday by the Committee to Protect Journalists. 

Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2023