67 Journalists, Media Workers Killed on the Job this Year
The International Federation of Journalists says that 67 journalists and media staff have been killed around the world so far.
Myanmar Sentences VOA Contributor to Additional 7 Years in Prison
Myanmar’s junta arrested Sithu Aung Myint in August 2021.
Vietnamese journalist Huynh Thuc Vy beaten, choked by prison guards
Vietnam ranked as the world’s fourth-worst jailer of journalists.
Haitian journalist Roberson Alphonse survives shooting attack in Port-au-Prince, missing radio host found dead in Les Cayes
In a separate incident, on Monday, authorities in the southern Haitian city of Les Cayes found the body of radio commentator Garry Tess.
Muvi TV journalists arrested, fined after filming Zambian police raid on politician’s home
Phiri and Kapunda work for the privately owned broadcaster Muvi TV,
Kazakhstan journalist Makhambet Abzhan detained for alleged extortion
Independent regional news website Eurasianet also reported that Uzbek officials had objected to Abzhan’s coverage of protests in Karakalpakstan.
Pro-government Turkish daily Sabah publishes locations of exiled journalists
All three journalists are wanted by Turkish authorities on terrorism-related charges.
Names of journalists arrested in Iran’s anti-state protests
CPJ has documented the names of journalists arrested in Iran amid protests.
RCFP urges US Senate to pass PRESS Act
The letter states that the PRESS Act would provide reporters a robust shield against the disclosure of newsgathering information.
Seychelles presidential press conference: Press freedom, land ownership, tracking for hikers
President Wavel Ramkalawan held his final live press conference for 2022 at the State House on Tuesday evening.
Letter calling on incoming Brazilian government to address press freedom concerns
The organizations briefly presented highlights of the letter, including their assessment of press freedom violations in Brazil.
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial.
Multiple journalists threatened and harassed in Serbia, authorities must take urgent action
A few days ago, the home address of Serbian journalist Nenad Kulačin was published on posters pasted in downtown Belgrade.
Clarissa Ward honored with National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award
The Fourth Estate Award recognizes journalists who have made significant contributions to the field.
Two private Serbian TVs go off air to protest poor media freedom
Vučić himself commented briefly on the blackout as he addressed reporters on the sidelines of a summit in Tirana on Tuesday.
Indian journalist Rana Ayyub receives US highest press freedom award
Ayyub dedicated the award to her colleagues who are languishing in different prisons across the country.
Press Freedom Champions Renew Call for DOJ to Drop Charges Against Assange
The letter's signatories include the ACLU, Amnesty International, Center for Constitutional Rights, Committee to Protect Journalists.
NYT journalists, workers on 24-hour strike for ‘better newsroom’
Employees hold first such strike at the newspaper in more than 40 years as negotiations over contracts drag on.
Myanmar journalist Myo San Soe sentenced to 15 years in prison for terrorism
Myanmar was the world’s second-worst jailer of journalists after China, with at least 26 behind bars
Latvian regulator cancels broadcasting permit for exiled Russian broadcaster Dozhd TV
The regulator ordered the channel to stop broadcasting on Thursday, December 8.