More curbs on coverage of Turkish government’s handling of quake aftermath
The judicial censorship followed fines that the High Council for Broadcasting (RTÜK) imposed on three national TV broadcasters on 22 February for criticising the government’s disaster management, and a series of obstacles to coverage of the situation on the ground after the earthquake.
German journalist David Janzen’s home vandalized after reporting on far-right
Janzen regularly covers the German far-right on his website, and he also gives expert commentary on the subject to media outlets.
Documentary filmmaker Shahida Tulaganova denied entry to Uzbekistan
Tulaganova appeared in a documentary about Saipov’s death that was published on YouTube the day before she arrived in Uzbekistan.
Congolese journalist Mills Tshibangu detained overnight in defamation case
Tshibangu told CPJ that he was never presented with an arrest warrant and that police officers confiscated US$200 in cash from him before taking him to the prosecutor’s office.
Documentary filmmaker Shahida Tulaganova denied entry to Uzbekistan
CPJ emailed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan for comment, but did not immediately receive any reply.
In secret trial, Rwandan court simply fines driver of car that killed journalist
His death triggered an outcry among press freedom defenders. RSF joined a coalition of civil society organisations and journalists’ associations in calling on the Rwandan authorities to guarantee an independent investigation.
Georgian authorities deny entry to Russian journalist Aleksandra Shvedchenko
CPJ emailed the Georgian Interior Ministry police and the State Security Service for comment, but did not receive any reply.
Mexican journalist Alan García’s whereabouts unknown after December abduction
According to CPJ data, at least three journalists were killed in Mexico for their work in 2022
Senegalese journalist Pape Ndiaye jailed on false news charges
CPJ’s calls to government spokesperson Abdou Kerim Fofana and Justice Minister Ismaila Madior Fall rang unanswered or did not connect.
Two Peruvian journalists injured in hit-and-run
CPJ’s phone calls to the San Pablo police and the press office of Peru’s attorney general did not receive any replies.
German journalist David Janzen’s home vandalized after reporting on far-right
Janzen regularly covers the German far-right on his website, and he also gives expert commentary on the subject to media outlets.
Recommendations from the Forum on Information and Democracy to promote pluralism online
Ensuring pluralism in content curation is a priority for the Forum on Information and Democracy
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.
Egypt's Rights Chief calls for the release of an activist on a dry hunger strike
Abdel Fattah’s condition is fragile and his dry hunger strike puts his life at acute risk.
Person Calling Media Outlets With Censorship Orders Was Not Government Official, Somalia Says
The Associated Press on Friday cited a media association’s concerns about the apparent directive.
Journalist Hosein Naderi revealed to have died in bombing at Afghan press event
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent via messaging app.
Belarus authorities detain journalist Vyacheslau Lazarau on undisclosed charges
Authorities previously fined Lazarau in 2018 and 2019 for “illegal production of media products,” those reports said.
Latvia Pulls License for Exiled Russian TV Channel
The channel moved to Latvia after Russian authorities blocked its broadcasts for critical coverage of the war in Ukraine.
China should improve overseas media accreditation, access following restrictive political meetings
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to CPJ’s email requesting comment.
RSF denounces unlawful summoning of Megaphone News director in Lebanon
Megaphone News was already threatened with prosecution over its coverage of the investigation into the Beirut port explosion