Algerian Court Sentences Prominent Journalist to 5 Years
El-Kadi, who was active in Algeria’s Hirak pro-democracy protest movement in 2019, appears to be the latest target of an encroaching crackdown on dissenting voices in the North African country.
Taliban Close Women's Radio Station for Airing Music
On Friday, Mazuddin Ahmadi, the Taliban's director of information and culture for Badakhshan province, told VOA that Radio Sada-e-Banowan (Voice of Women Radio) was closed because it "violated policies."
Network Helps Connect African Journalists on Climate Issues
Mugira, an award-winning journalist based in Kampala, Uganda, founded the network to share ideas and provide training.
In Call With Russia, Blinken Asks for American Journalist to Be Freed
Media Climate in Albania Worsening, Press Freedom Advocates Say
In 2022, Albania fell 20 places in the press freedom index compiled by international watchdog Reporters Without Borders, from 83rd to 103rd place.
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.
Hostile Attacks, Surveillance a Threat to El Salvador's Media
Respected news websites such as El Faro and Revista Factum, which specialize in reporting on corruption, are among those targeted with accusations ranging from money laundering to false reporting.
At least 40 journalists targeted amid Brazil capital riot and aftermath
A full list including the other attacks on journalists can be found on the SJPDF’s website.
For Some Hong Kong Journalism Students, Security Law is a Challenge
Some journalism students have said that a National Security Law passed in 2020 is like "the elephant in the room" when it comes to class debates and discussions.
Expelled Nicaraguan La Prensa CEO: Fight Continues for Free Media
Media commentators say the detention of Holmann was a political move to silence critical voices in the Central American state.
Iranian authorities arrest reporter who covered schoolgirl poisonings
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns last weekend’s arrest of Iranian journalist Ali Pourtabatabaei, one of the first reporters to cover the mysterious wave of apparent poisonings of schoolgirls in Iran. He must be released at once, RSF says.
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.
Senegalese journalist Pape Ndiaye jailed on false news charges
On March 3, police in the capital city of Dakar detained Ndiaye after he responded to a summons, according to media reports and the journalist’s lawyer Moussa Sarr, who spoke to CPJ by phone and messaging app.
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.
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial
Guatemalan court approves sending detained renowned journalist to trial.
Russian authorities seek 9-year prison term for journalist Maria Ponomarenko, detain RFE/RL columnist Iskander Yasaveyev
In August 2022, police searched Yasaveyev ‘s home and took him in for questioning
Russian authorities outlaw independent outlet Meduza
Organizations that receive such a classification are banned from operating in Russia
Bombing Underscores Need for Task Force, Indonesian Journalists Say
Journalists investigating corruption or environmental issues related to large private interests are at risk of violence and intimidation
Taiwan Broadcaster Aims to Fill Gaps in Coverage
Its arrival comes as China is pushing its influence into Taiwan’s media environment.
Women journalists in Mexico are winning small victories against threats
Female journalists continue to report on corruption, politics and issues affecting women.