Two Peruvian journalists injured in hit-and-run
CPJ’s phone calls to the San Pablo police and the press office of Peru’s attorney general did not receive any replies.
Iranian journalists face long prison terms, lashes, and harsh restrictions over protest coverage
CPJ’s email to the Iran mission to the United Nations for comment, but did not receive any response.
Dozens of journalists harassed, injured amid Peru protests
CPJ emailed the police press office in Lima for comment but did not immediately receive any response.
Court Orders Release of Senegal Government Critic
Its 2022 Press Freedom Index ranked Senegal 73rd out of 180 countries — a fall of 24 places compared with 2021.
Journalists Say Elon Musk Needs to Reinstitute Monitoring of Twitter
Two media advocacy groups on Wednesday called on Musk to reverse course and implement policies to protect the right to legitimate information and press freedom.
30 Iran Journalists Still Detained Over Protests, Group Says
Iranian authorities say hundreds of people have been killed and thousands arrested during the protests.
Two Afghan journalists were beaten by armed men, one of whom was left unconscious
The men questioned him about their identity, his background as a journalist, and his work.
Media Climate in Albania Worsening, Press Freedom Advocates Say
In 2022, Albania fell 20 places in the press freedom index compiled by international watchdog Reporters Without Borders, from 83rd to 103rd place.
Political pressure on journalists risks undermining media freedom progress in Kosovo
the safety of journalists and impunity for crimes against journalists continue to pose challenges.
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.
Report on Trolls, Propaganda and Fear Stoke Bukele's Media Machine in El Salvador
Bukele's communications secretary did not respond to requests for comment about the troll operations.
Journalists in Hong Kong are on trial for "sedition"
The two journalists, who have been detained for the last 10 months, have pleaded not guilty and face up to two years in jail if convicted.
Egypt's Rights Chief calls for the release of an activist on a dry hunger strike
Abdel Fattah’s condition is fragile and his dry hunger strike puts his life at acute risk.
Canadian broadcaster CBC closes China bureau after visa delays
With CBC’s departure, there are no Canadian media outlets with a permanent presence in China
A number of Ugandan rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Internet law
Legal experts have warned that the law will be used to target government critics.
Awarded journalist says Russia's independent journalists are on the verge of extinction
Timchenko and her team have run Meduza from exile for several years.
Defamation complaint leads to jail time for DRC journalist Olivier Makambu
At least one other journalist remains in detention in the DRC.
Adani defends India's media bid after press freedom concerns
Adani, 60, is the world's third-richest person, with an estimated net worth of $134 billion.
Canadian broadcaster CBC closes China bureau after visa delays
With CBC’s departure, there are no Canadian media outlets with a permanent presence in China
Europe and Central Asia: Women on the frontline of defending free speech
Women around the world are creating their own networks as a means of self-protection, solidarity, and support.