Slovenians Back Bill to Depoliticize Public TV
The ruling center-left coalition, which won elections in the Alpine country in April, passed the bill to reform RTV shortly after taking power.
Pakistan Probes Rare Media Leak of Powerful Army Chief's Family Wealth
Criticizing the military or its leadership is an extremely sensitive issue in Pakistan.
Tajikistan authorities sentence 2 journalists to lengthy prison terms
CPJ emailed the Tajik Supreme Court, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the prosecutor general’s office for comment and to confirm the details of each case, but did not receive any replies.
Russian journalist Valery Badmayev charged with ‘discrediting’ the army
Authorities in Elista previously detained Badmayev and sentenced him to 40 hours of compulsory work for allegedly inciting people to participate in an unsanctioned protest in April 2021.
Russian Court Upholds Ex-Reporter's 22-Year Treason Sentence
The European Union has urged Russian authorities to drop all charges against Safronov.
Number of Journalists Jailed in Turkey Doubles, Report Finds
The data makes Turkey the fourth most prolific jailer of journalists globally behind Iran, China and Myanmar. Globally, CPJ found 363 journalists in prison for their work.
Myanmar Sentences VOA Contributor to Additional 7 Years in Prison
The lawyer, who asked not to be identified for security reasons, said that the legal team plans to appeal.
Person Calling Media Outlets With Censorship Orders Was Not Government Official, Somalia Says
The Somali Journalists Syndicate said at that time that at least seven media houses received the same call.
More threats to press freedom across the Americas.
“Being a journalist is becoming a heroic profession in the Americas, and neither governments nor society is acting to protect the watchdogs of democracy.”
RSF calls for tougher sanctions against Myanmar’s junta after three more journalists get prison sentences
Ranked 176th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index, Myanmar is currently holding at least 62 journalists,
RSF condemns gag-lawsuits in Spain and urges the government to provide a protective legislation for media
Spain is ranked 32nd out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Hong Kong: RSF calls for release of freelance journalist sentenced to 15 months for “possessing offensive weapons”
Hong Kong, once a bastion of press freedom, has plummeted from 80th place in 2021 to 148th place in the 2022 RSF World Press Freedom Index.
Italian journalist Claudio Locatelli injured while covering war in Ukraine
Celesti told CPJ that he and Daniele were not injured. In a Facebook post, Locatelli wrote on December 20 that he was well despite “some discomfort in [his] balance and hearing.”
Haitian radio journalist Francklin Tamar shot, killed in Port-au-Prince
CPJ’s email to Haitian police did not receive a response.
Latvian regulator cancels broadcasting permit for exiled Russian broadcaster Dozhd TV
The two fines were also considered when reaching that decision, NEPLP Vice Chair Aurēlija Ieva Druviete told CPJ via email.
Former Belsat TV contributor Larysa Shchyrakova detained in Belarus on undisclosed charges
Authorities did not disclose the reason for Shchyrakova’s detention, according to those sources.
French intelligence agency summons 3 journalists for questioning
“Revealing their identity constitutes a criminal offense and jeopardizes operations for the benefit of the safety of our fellow citizens,” the statement said.
Protest-hit Iran Arrests Lawyer of Detained Journalists: Report
Paris-based media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed concern about their fate and demanded their immediate release.
Mexican Journalists, Cultural Commentators Demand President End Provocations
According to Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Mexico is the world's deadliest country for journalists.
Renowned Mexican journalist survives shooting
He shared photos of the impact of several bullets on his car. The bullets appear to have failed to penetrate the window of his vehicle.