Italian police seize and search journalist Francesco Pesante’s phone in leak investigation
Authorities are also investigating two unnamed police officers over the leaked footage, according to Pesante and news reports.
Bellingcat is banned by Russia as a security threat
Russia on Friday banned investigative news outlet Bellingcat and its main local partner from operating inside the country.
Pakistani journalist Peer Muhammad Khan Kakar held for 1 week over corruption allegations
On July 14, the journalist was released on bail on the condition that he appear before a local court if summoned in relation to the case, his son told CPJ.
Nicaraguan police raid La Prensa journalists’ homes, detain 2 media workers
CPJ emailed the Nicaraguan police for comment but did not receive a response.
Arson Damages Athens Building Housing Greek Media Outlets
No one had claimed responsibility as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Dutch journalist claims that she was deported from Iraqi Kurdistan
The journalist was detained by Turkey in January 2015 for "distributing terrorist propaganda" for the PKK rebels.
Support and protection are sought by US lawmakers for Mexico's media
U.S. lawmakers this week introduced a resolution to condemn the violence directed at journalists in Mexico.
“Gay propaganda” law fines Russian anti-war journalist
Russia has since 2013 criminalized "propagandizing" non-traditional sexual orientations to children, as part of the Kremlin's wider conservative agenda.
On treason charges, a journalist in Belarus has been jailed for eight years
The rights group estimates Belrus is holding about 1,300 political prisoners in Belarus.
At least 5 journalists face court hearings over reporting in Belarus
CPJ emailed the Belarusian Investigative Committee for comment, but did not receive any reply.
Police threaten to shoot 2 journalists covering Liberia elections
CPJ’s call and text messes to Liberia police spokesperson Moses Carter went unanswered.
Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz Khan arrested
According to the penal code, those offenses can carry prison sentences of two to seven years and an unspecified fine.
Police attack News First journalists covering Sri Lanka protests
That evening, demonstrators broke into Wickremesinghe’s residence and set it on fire amid protests over the country’s economic crisis, according to those reports.
Austin Tice's family has been without answers for ten years
Tice's family and supporters are operating under the assumption that he is still alive.
Nigerian authorities criminally charge 2 journalists over political reporting
Police released the journalists later that day but ordered them to return for further questioning the following day, they said.
When filming police in Arizona, the public must be at least 2.5 meters away
When filming police in Arizona, the public must be at least 2.5 meters away.
Senegalese ruling party member calls for attacks on Walfadjri media company, journalists
In a statement posted on their Facebook page, SYNPICS called Sylla’s comments a “threat to the entire Senegalese press.”
Mexican journalist Susana Carreño severely wounded in Puerto Vallarta knife attack
The attackers used Carreño’s vehicle to escape the crime scene, and the car was found about 10 miles from the scene of the attack, that report said.
Russian journalist Andrei Alekseyev injured by shrapnel in Donetsk
CPJ emailed the Russian and Ukrainian Ministries of Defense for comment but did not receive any reply.
Pakistani journalists Ayaz Amir and Ahmer Shaheen attacked in separate incidents in Lahore
Both attacks occurred in the Punjab provincial capital of Lahore, and police have opened investigations into the incidents but have not announced any progress, Shaheen and Amir said.