UN asked to seek release of Franco-Afghan reporter held by Taliban for 50 days
The Afghan authorities did not acknowledge holding Behboudi until 7 February thought not providing details about his situation
RSF condemns the attack on two Spectrum News 13 journalists, resulting in the death of reporter Dylan Lyons
The United States is ranked 42nd out of 180 countries on RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
UK: Proposed amendments to National Security Bill are a step in the right direction, but more robust protections for journalists still required
The bill is expected to reach report stage in the House of Lords on 1 March and 7 March, where it will receive further scrutiny before a third reading. It will then move back to the House of Commons, and is expected to become law later in 2023.
CPJ calls on authorities to arrest organizers of attacks on independent journalists in Kazakhstan
CPJ’s email to the Ministry of Internal Affairs did not receive a reply.
Student Reporters in US Find Challenges, Opportunities
Under Indiana law, she was permitted to access records on the suspension, but the university denied the requests.
Authorities: TV Reporter, Girl Fatally Shot in Florida
A central Florida television journalist and a girl were fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the scene of a fatal shooting from earlier in the day, authorities said.
A Turkish court will hear a request to remove a judge from the case involving media
The case in question involves Erol Onderoglu, the Turkish representative for media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Papua New Guinea’s government must withdraw media control project
There is also no provision for journalists and media outlets to challenge or appeal against its decisions.
Attempt by Ecuador’s government to silence investigative journalism
Sanguña was referring to President Lasso’s televised address on 14 February, when he referred to La Posta’s investigative reporters as “media terrorists” and accused them of being linked to drug trafficking.
Ethiopian authorities detain 2 Ethio Selam journalists, media worker for coverage of church rift
Police accused the three men of inciting violence and sowing distrust of the government during a dispute within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, according to court documents reviewed by CPJ, but did not file formal charges.
UN Experts Demand Reinstatement of Cambodian News Outlet
Prime Minister Hun Sen earlier this month ordered VOD's license revoked over what he said was an erroneous report about his eldest son.
Calls Grow for Ethiopia's Somali Region to End Media Suspensions
The state's media regulator issued indefinite suspensions to the news outlets, which include the BBC Somali service, on January 28.
Haitian radio journalist Francklin Tamar shot, killed in Port-au-Prince
CPJ’s email to Haitian police did not receive a response.
Iran’s conditional pardons for journalists not real clemency, says RSF
At least 60 journalists have been arrested since 16 September 2022, the date of the start of the protests about the young Kurdish Iranian woman Masha Amini’s death in police custody.
Malawi police detain, charge journalist Dorica Mtenje over story she did not write
Mtenje told CPJ that she appeared before police on her own and was not accompanied by a lawyer.
Taliban bans, restricts media operations in 2 Afghanistan provinces
CPJ contacted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid for comment via messaging app but received no response. CPJ was unable to locate contact information for the Taliban governor of Helmand.
Protesters surround homes of Peruvian journalists Gustavo Gorriti and Rosa María Palacios
CPJ’s email to the police press office in Lima did not receive a response. CPJ was unable to locate contact information for representatives of La Resistencia.
Azeri Journalists Protest Over Media Registry
Lawmakers have said the law is to help improve relations between media and state, and noted that they discussed the bill with journalists when it was being drafted.
UNESCO Conference Tackles Disinformation, Hate Speech
"Digital platforms have changed the way we connect and face the world, the way we face each other," UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said in opening remarks.
Refusing to Stay Silent on Media Directives, Somali Journalist Goes on Trial
The case against Abdalle is linked with Somalia’s long battle with militancy.