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.
Russian journalist Andrei Alekseyev has been injured by shrapnel in Donetsk
Journalists covering the war in Ukraine can work freely and safely.
Somalia journalists injured in explosion while covering military campaign against Al-Shabaab
Those reports alternatively refer to the explosive device as a roadside bomb and a land mine. CPJ was unable to immediately determine the nature of the device.
The Telegraph website has been blocked by Russia for reporting on Ukraine
The Telegraph was accused of releasing false information in relation to Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Police in Delhi arrests Muslim journalist Mohammed Zubair for a tweet from 2018
Reporters demand the release of Alt News co-founder who was accused of insulting Hindus.
Zimbabwean journalist threatened with assault after corruption reporting
CPJ called and sent text messages to Kazembe and Dzimbiti but did not receive a reply.
Journalists demand Assange's release from UK prison
Journalists sign a banner calling for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Russian authorities fine Vecherniye Vedomosti newspaper, threaten 60.ru news website over Ukraine war coverage
CPJ emailed 60.ru and 74.ru for comment, but did not receive any response.
Khalid Qaderi, an Afghan journalist, has been sentenced to one year in prison
Qaderi is a reporter and producer for Radio Nawruz in Afghanistan.
Three DRC journalists get death threats for posts about conflict in the country’s east
CPJ’s calls to Patrick Muyaya, the DRC Minister of Communication and Media, and to Tina Salama, President Tshisekedi’s deputy spokesperson, went unanswered.
Disinformation and censorship contribute to a global decline in press freedom
Disinformation and propaganda have a disastrous effect on independent news.
Taliban forces beat journalist Reza Shahir, charge 3 others over corruption reporting
The charges stem from the journalists’ 2019 and 2020 reporting on corruption allegations involving a government official who remained in power following the Taliban takeover.
Top Journalist Arrested in Absence by Russian Court
A prominent Russian journalist was accused of spreading false information.
Bulgarian TV crew attacked with stones while investigating pollution at Serbian mine
Slavov received bruises on his hand from the stones, Lazarova told CPJ.
US Spending Bill Includes Sanctions for Harassing, Surveilling Iranian Citizens
Foreign financial institutions that knowingly conduct a significant transaction with any of those individuals are also subject to sanctions.
Nate Thayer, Journalist Who Interviewed Pol Pot, Dead at 62
"He had a lot of ailments. He was seriously ill for many months," the brother told Agence France-Presse.
In Mexico, 2 Kidnapped Journalists Freed, 1 Still Missing
In Mexico, 2 Kidnapped Journalists Freed, 1 Still Missing
Russian journalist Insa Lander stranded at Georgia border after fleeing house arrest
CPJ has previously called on Georgia and other countries to refrain from denying entry to Russian journalists fleeing persecution for their work.
Police detain and beat journalist Christophe Katembo Muthahinga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Katembo said he was detained in a holding cell at the Beni military prosecutor’s office, where soldiers punched the journalist in the face for several hours.
Women journalists in Mexico are winning small victories against threats
Female journalists continue to report on corruption, politics and issues affecting women.