Exiled Pakistani Journalist Tells Dramatic Life Story in Graphic Novel
Growing up in a religious family in Pakistan, exiled journalist Taha Siddiqui wasn’t allowed comic books.
Free Speech Advocates Question Sincerity of Promised Uzbek Reforms
Journalists like Sodiqova, trained at home and abroad, still hope that Mirziyoyev hears their grievances.
Media Groups Warn Immigration Case Could Affect US Press Freedoms
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear a case Monday that some First Amendment experts warn could affect how journalists cover immigration.
Bosnia's Serb Region Moves to Criminalize Defamation Despite Protests
The legislation has prompted a public outcry since it was announced in early March, with journalists, civil society activists and diplomats saying it aimed to silence independent media.
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.”
Turkey adds journalist Can Dündar to list of wanted terrorists; at least 14 other journalists also listed
Dündar, who reported on alleged weapon smuggling from Turkey to Syria in 2014, was convicted of aiding Gülen’s organization in 2020.
RSF expands “Uncensored Library” in Minecraft with room on Iran
The “Uncensored library” is an idea of the German creative agency DDB, the “Uncensored Library” was built with the help of the design studio BlockWorks
Bulgarian TV crew attacked with stones while investigating pollution at Serbian mine
Slavov received bruises on his hand from the stones, Lazarova told CPJ.
Brazil Police Say Gang Leader Likely Ordered Killing of British Journalist
According to police, Villar was the leader and key financier of an armed criminal group engaged in illegal fishing in the Amazon.
In light of the death of Hawar News Agency reporter by airstrikes, CPJ calls on the Turkish authorities to investigate
ANHA is a news agency affiliated with the Kurdish administration of northeast Syria.
Bosnia and Herzegovina journalists attacked after covering LGBTQ event
The four journalists suffered minor injuries including scrapes and bruises and were treated in a local emergency room.
Bombs mailed to at least 5 journalists in Ecuador
In a statement Monday, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso said that his government “categorically rejects any kind of violent acts against journalists.”
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.
Police in Ukraine beat and damage the equipment of journalists covering protests
Journalists with StopCor and Pryamiy called the police and went to the hospital to be examined.
Five Ecuador TV Stations Receive Letter Bombs, One Explodes
Last year, the RTS TV station came under gunfire, and in 2020 a bomb exploded at Teleamazonas.
Niger Credited With Negotiating Release of US Aid Worker, French Journalist
The releases followed a recent trip to Niger by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Family of Killed Cameroon Journalist Reports Threats from Officials Under Investigation
Cameroonian laws state that when a crime is committed using weapons and involving military and police, a military tribunal investigates.
Colorado Proposal Would Cut Public Records Costs for Media
In a concession many journalists know well, Paul gutted his admittedly large request, leaving most of those government documents shrouded from the public's sight.
China, Russia Target Audiences Online With Deep Fakes, Replica Front Pages
At first glance, the woman appears to be presenting a regular newscast. But neither the broadcaster nor the Wolf News branding on the video is real. It's a deep fake, generated by artificial intelligence.
Thai Journalists Wary of Proposed Media Ethics Act
Supporters of the bill say it will improve journalism standards and protect against false news and disinformation.