Bangladeshi environmental journalist Abu Azad abducted, severely beaten
On December 26, Azad filed a police complaint against 10 people.
New Ukrainian army regulations limit reporters’ access to frontlines
Katerina Sergatskova, chief editor of Ukrainian independent news outlet Zaborona, told CPJ via messaging app that she viewed the rules as an attempt “to put more control on journalists.”
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.
A political reporter in Pakistan faces legal action and online threats
Satti denied that, saying he only “compiled” interviews and statements by Khan. The video has since been deleted.
Journalist Ayub Ali Warty criminally charged, briefly detained in Iraqi Kurdistan
If convicted of defamation under Article 434 of the Iraqi penal code, he could face up to one year in prison
Myanmar Journalists Describe Challenges of Reporting Under Military Rule
Journalists trying to report on the situation are often forced to work underground or in exile to avoid arrest or retaliation.
Guard Killed in Gun Attack on Albanian TV Channel
Albania was once infamous for illegal arms trafficking. More than a million Kalashnikov rifles were stolen from military depots during an uprising in the 1990s.
Ethiopian Journalist Recognized for Giving Voice to Survivors of Conflict
The war between the federal government and Tigrayan forces ended with a cease-fire in November 2022.
Germany’s DW to Close Office in Turkey
The case shows the pressure that Ankara is putting on foreign media to make it harder for them to work in the country, some analysts say.
The Toll it Takes: Media Trauma in an Unrelenting News Cycle
In the U.S., journalists often pivot from one tragedy to the next.
News anchor Ciro Gómez Leyva survives shooting attempt in Mexico City
CPJ contacted Gómez Leyva’s production team at Grupo Fórmula Friday morning via messaging app for comment, but did not receive any reply.
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.
Mexican Journalists, Cultural Commentators Demand President End Provocations
According to Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Mexico is the world's deadliest country for journalists.
Taliban Spokesperson Says Court Due to Rule on Media Licenses
If the court rules to revoke the licenses, the media outlets will no longer be able to work in the country.
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.
Protest-hit Iran Arrests Lawyer of Detained Journalists: Report
The arrest brings to 25 the number of lawyers detained in connection with the protests, the reformist daily said.
Ethiopian authorities detain Gurage Media Network founder Beyene Wolde
Andamlak said police were granted 10 days to hold him in custody pending investigation.
Media pluralism and transparency concerns are fueling a deterioration in media freedom in Albania
One of the most pressing issues for daily journalistic work continues to be the lack of transparency and access to information.
Reporting on violence resulted in the deaths of two journalists in Haiti
The victims were identified as Tayson Latigue and Frantzsen Charles.
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.