Young Iranian journalist returns to Paris home after being jailed in Iran
After his arrest, Shamsoddinnezhad was charged with “association and collusion with intent to commit a crime against the nation’s security.”
Southern separatists storm Yemeni Journalists Syndicate’s headquarters
Journalists have paid a high price in this war. They are subjected to violence and abuses by the various armed groups in the field, they are liable to be abducted or killed and, when detained, they are mistreated and tortured.
Kazakh outlet Orda, staff subjected to months of threats, online harassment, cyberattacks
Orda was one of two outlets blocked before authorities enacted a nationwide internet shutdown.
Russian journalist Valery Badmayev charged with ‘discrediting’ the army
In March 2022, Russian lawmakers adopted changes to the country’s laws, imposing fines and prison terms for discrediting the country’s military.
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.
Women journalists in Mexico are winning small victories against threats
Female journalists continue to report on corruption, politics and issues affecting women.
Congolese journalists face death threats as M23 rebels advance, flee for safety
M23 members threatened to kill them and other journalists that had reported information they viewed as favorable to the DRC military
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.
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.
Zimbabwean journalist threatened with assault after corruption reporting
CPJ called and sent text messages to Kazembe and Dzimbiti but did not receive a reply.
Disinformation and censorship contribute to a global decline in press freedom
Disinformation and propaganda have a disastrous effect on independent news.
Belarusian journalists Dzmitry Harbunou and Pavel Padabed detained on undisclosed charges
Authorities did not disclose the reason for either journalist’s detention, according to those sources.
A second constitutional complaint against Germany's Federal Intelligence Service Act
Germany ranks 16th out of 180 countries in RSF's World Press Freedom Index.
Media Covering Devastating Quake in Turkey Report Restrictions
Journalists covering the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey have reported being harassed, detained, or obstructed in their work.
Nigerian Politicians Warned About Misinformation Ahead of Elections
A Nigerian Fact Checkers Coalition, made up of 14 newsrooms, is working to curb the spread of falsehoods.
As a result of the liberation of Kherson, RSF has called for the restoration of accreditation for journalists
At least 11,000 journalists are now officially accredited to cover the war in Ukraine.
Fact Focus website censored for investigating Pakistan’s army chief
The Fact Focus site remained completely inaccessible for more that 20 hours on 21 November.
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial.
Uganda Court Quashes Part of Law Used Against Government Critics
There was no immediate response from government spokesman Ofwono Opondo to a Reuters request for comment.
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.