Reporting the truth is always rewarding, but it can also be dangerous, especially for journalists working in countries (theirs or on international assignments) that may severely limit press freedom and the free flow of information to the population. Whatever the situation on the ground, these journalists are subject to being attacked, arrested, detained and interrogated, and even tried, convicted and imprisoned. These imperiled journalists are not alone, however.
The family of American businessman Zack Shahin, wrongfully detained in the United Arab Emirates for the last 15 years, are making a last-ditch plea to officials in Washington for his release
The children of an American businessman imprisoned in the UAE for the last 15 years are pleading with the State Department to do more as they fear their father will die in next few weeks
Meek, a celebrated investigative reporter, resigned from the network just hours after heavily-armed agents swooped on his penthouse apartment in Arlington, Virginia in April.